Word of the Day: September 21, 2026 Elegiac adjectiveel-uh-JYE-ak What It Means legiac means “of, relating to, or comprising an elegy," an elegy being a sorrowful poem or song, and especially one that expresses sorrow for someone who is dead. Elegiac often describes a poem, song, piece of writing, etc. that mourns something now past. … Continue reading Word of the Day: Elegiac
Word of the Day : Beleaguer
Word of the Day : January 7, 2025 Beleaguer verb bih-LEE-gur What It Means To beleaguer a person, business, etc. is to cause them constant or repeated trouble. Beleaguer is also sometimes used as a synonym of besiege. // The coach, beleaguered by the media and fans for his poor decision-making during games, has been fired. // The novel is set … Continue reading Word of the Day : Beleaguer
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 – Tacitum
Word of the Day : October 14, 2024 Tacitum adjective TASS-uh-tern What It Means Taciturn is a formal word that describes someone who tends to be quiet or who tends to speak infrequently. // One of the twins was taciturn and shy, while the other one was more outgoing. See the entry > TACITUM In Context “Joan Didion looks straight … Continue reading Word of the Day – Tacitum
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