Word of the Day : October 1, 2024 Chthonic adjective THAH-nik What it Means Chthonic means "of or relating to the underworld." It is used as a synonym of infernal. // Cleo compared entering her brother's basement bedroom to a descent into chthonic regions: it was dark and odd-smelling, and she was a little frightened of what she might find there. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Chthonic
Word of the Day – Dally
Word of the Day : September 17, 2024 Dally verb DAL-ee What It Means The word dally has a number of meanings. To dally can be to physically linger or dawdle, or to waste time. Dally may also mean "to act playfully," especially in a romantic sense, or "to deal with something lightly or in a way that is not serious." … Continue reading Word of the Day – Dally
Word of the Day – Abhor
Word of the Day : July 1, 2024 Abhor verb ub-HOR What It Means Abhor is synonymous with loathe. Something or someone who is abhorred is regarded with extreme disgust or hatred. // Mariah is an animal rights activist who abhors any and all mistreatment of animals. See the entry > ABHOR in Context "While Anne's embarrassed by the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Abhor
Word of the Day – Clandestine
Word of the Day : June 24, 2024 Clandestine adjective klan-DESS-tun What It Means Clandestine describes something done secretly, or in a private place or way.// The wedding was a clandestine affair in Las Vegas.See the entry > CLANDESTINE In Context "On the surface, it uses the traditional tropes of the spy movie—a secret intelligence network, cryptic codenames, clandestine meetings in … Continue reading Word of the Day – Clandestine
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