Word of the Day : November 6, 2024 A Cappella adverb or adjective ah-kuh-PEL-uh What It Means When a song is performed a cappella, it is sung unaccompanied by instrumental music. // A hush fell over the audience as a voice from offstage began singing a cappella. // Several a cappella groups are slated to perform during the celebration. … Continue reading Word of the Day – A Cappella
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 – Callow
Word of the Day : September 13, 2024 Callow adjective KAL-oh What It Means Callow is a synonym of immature used to describe someone, especially a young person, who does not have much experience and does not know how to behave like an adult. Like the word immature, callow is often used disapprovingly. // The novel’s plot involves a callow youth who eventually learns … Continue reading Word of the Day – Callow
Word of the Day: Kismet
Word of the Day : March 26, 2024 Kismet noun KIZZ-met What It Means Kismet refers to a power that is believed to control what happens in the future. It is synonymous with both fate and destiny. // From the moment we met, we felt connected; we knew it was kismet. See the entry > KISMET In Context "I'd been a … Continue reading Word of the Day: Kismet
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