Word of the Day : January 17, 2025 Apprehension noun ap-rih-HEN-shun What It Means Apprehension most often refers to the fear that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; it’s a feeling of being worried about the future. The word can also refer to seizure by legal process. // There is growing apprehension that next quarter’s profits will … Continue reading Word of the Day : Apprehension
Word of the Day : Gelid
Word of the Day : January 8, 2025 Gelid adjective JELL-id What It Means Something described as gelid, such as the weather or a person’s demeanor, is literally or figuratively extremely cold or icy. // She decided to move down south after experiencing Chicago’s gelid winters throughout college. See the entry > GELID In Context “[Delish.com’s assistant food … Continue reading Word of the Day : Gelid
Word of the Day – Rendition
Word of the Day : Rendition Rendition noun ren-DISH-un What It Means A rendition, simply put, is the act or result of rendering something. That thing may be a performance or interpretation, a depiction, or a translation. In US law, rendition refers to the surrender by a state of a fugitive to another state that is charging the fugitive with a crime. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Rendition
Word of the Day – Posterity
Word of the Day : October 3, 2024 Posterity noun pah-STAIR-uh-tee What It Means Posterity is a formal word that refers to all future generations of people. It is often, though not always, used with for or to. // A record of the events was preserved for posterity. // The truth about what happened was lost to posterity. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Posterity
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