Word of the Day : Belie Belie verb bih-LYE What It Means To belie something is to give a false idea or impression of it. Belie can also mean "to show (something) to be false or wrong." // Martin's easy banter and relaxed attitude belied his nervousness. // Their actions belie their claim of innocence. See the entry > BELIE In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day – Belie
Word of the Day – Debacle
Word of the Day - Debacle Debacle noun dee-BAH-kul What It Means Debacle is usually used synonymously with fiasco to mean “a complete failure.” It can also refer to a great disaster (though typically not one that causes significant suffering or loss). // After the debacle of his first novel, he had trouble getting a publisher for his next book. // … Continue reading Word of the Day – Debacle
Word of the Day – Extemporize
Word of the Day : May 7, 2024 Extemporize verb ik-STEM-puh-ryze What It Means To extemporize means to do something extemporaneously—in other words, to improvise. // A good talk show host must be able to extemporize when interviews don’t go as planned. See the entry > EXTEMPORIZE In Context “The president was fast on his feet. Sensing an opportunity … Continue reading Word of the Day – Extemporize
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