Word of the Day : November 20, 2025 Gauche adjective GOHSH What It Means Gauche describes someone or something having or showing a lack of awareness about the proper way to behave. When describing a person or a behavior, gauche can mean “socially awkward” or “tactless”; when describing an object (such as a product with a vulgar image or … Continue reading Word of the Day: Gauche
Word of the Day : Ruminate
Word of the Day : February 11, 2025 Ruminate verb ROO-muh-nayt What It Means To ruminate is to think carefully and deeply about something. // We ruminated over the implications of our decision. See the entry > RUMINATE In Context “Most of the songs bear the name of a store you’d see in every mall in the United … Continue reading Word of the Day : Ruminate
Word of the Day – Lodestone
Word of the Day : June 13, 2024 Lodestone noun LOHD-stohn What It Means When used literally, lodestone refers to the mineral magnetite, a magnetic iron ore. Lodestone is also used figuratively to refer to something that, like a magnet, strongly attracts things.// The city is a lodestone for aspiring musicians of all genres.See the entry > LODESTONE In Context “Her [Britney Spears’] … Continue reading Word of the Day – Lodestone
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
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