Word of the Day : February 10, 2025 Vestige noun VESS-tij What It Means A vestige is a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something lost or vanished. // The ruins here are the last vestiges of the Roman occupation in this part of Britain. See the entry > VESTIGE In Context "Filled with vestiges of yesteryear, the Butte … Continue reading Word of the Day : Vestige
Word of the Day : Requite
Word of the Day : December 19, 2024 Requite verb rih-KWYTE What It Means To requite is to give or do something in return for something that another person has given or done, or for a benefit or service that has been provided. // Sam was worried that the feelings she’d expressed on her date were … Continue reading Word of the Day : Requite
Word of the Day – Feign
Word of the Day : November 8, 2024 Feign verb FAYN What It Means To feign something (such as surprise, ignorance, or sleep) is to pretend to feel or be affected by it. // I would never feign illness just to get out of a test. See the entry > FEIGN In Context “After Eric’s betrayal, Harper has … Continue reading Word of the Day – Feign
Word of the Day : Exact
Word of the Day : October 16, 2024 Exact verb ig-ZAKT What It Means To exact something (such as payment or revenge) is to demand it and get it, especially by using force or threats. Exact is also used in phrases like "exact a terrible toll" and "exact a high/heavy price" to say that something has caused a … Continue reading Word of the Day : Exact
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