Word of the Day : January 15, 2025 Hackneyed adjective HAK-need What It Means Something is considered hackneyed when it is not interesting, funny, etc., because of being used too often; in other words, it's neither fresh nor original. // The new crime drama's characters are shallow stereotypes who engage one another in hackneyed dialogue. See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day : Hackneyed
Word of the Day: Tome
Word of the Day : January 6, 2025 Tome noun TOHM What It Means Tome is a formal word for a book, and especially a very large, thick, often scholarly book. // We picked up a tome on the Ghana Empire for our history project. See the entry > TOME In Context “‘The way that we’ve approached publishing at Climax is … Continue reading Word of the Day: Tome
Word of the Day : Eschew
Word of the Day : December 3, 2024 Eschew verb ess-CHOO What it Means To eschew something is to avoid it, especially because you do not think it is right, proper, or practical. // Their teacher was known as a Luddite because he eschewed the use of smartphones and tablets in the classroom. See the entry > ESCHEW In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day : Eschew
Word of the Day : Obfuscate
Word of the Day : November 29, 2024 Obfuscate verb AHB-fuh-skayt What It Means To obfuscate something is to make it more difficult to understand. Obfuscate can also mean “to be evasive, unclear, or confusing.” // The revised wording of the rule obfuscates its meaning. // They allege that the company’s representative lied and obfuscated when answering questions about the report. OBFUSCATE … Continue reading Word of the Day : Obfuscate
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