Word of the Day : June 17, 2024 Apocryphal adjective uh-PAH-kruh-ful What It Means Something described as apocryphal is of doubtful authenticity; the term is often applied to stories or legends that are often repeated but likely not true. Apocryphal can also describe something resembling or relating to the Apocrypha, the ancient Jewish books that are not part of the Hebrew … Continue reading Word of the Day – Apocryphal
Word of the Day : Gossip
Word of the Day : June 7, 2024 Gossip verb GAH-sup What It Means To gossip is to talk about the personal lives of other people.// The two siblings often gossip with each other about their neighbors via texting.See the entry > GOSSIP In Context “Not all gossip is bad, [psychologist, Miriam] Kirmayer said, nor does it always … Continue reading Word of the Day : Gossip
Word of the Day: Deride
Word of the Day: June 3, 2024 What It Means To deride someone or something is to subject them to usually harsh and bitter insults or criticism.// Although derided by classmates for his insistence that he would be a millionaire by the age of 25, he achieved his goal when his Internet startup went public.See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day: Deride
Word of the Day – Homage
Word of the Day : April 26, 2024 Homage noun AH-mij What It Means An homage is something that is done to honor someone or something. It is often used with the word pay (as in “pay homage”) to mean “to respect or honor.” // Her latest book is an homage to her favorite city. // The paintings in the new … Continue reading Word of the Day – Homage
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