Word of the Day : October 4, 2024 Gossamer adjective GAH-suh-mer What It Means Something described as gossamer—such as a butterfly wing or a thin fabric—is very light or delicate. // Except for a few gossamer clouds, the sky was clear and blue. See the entry > GOSSAMER In Context "At the bookstore, the crowd was largely made … Continue reading Word of the Day – Gossamer
Word of the Day – Fret
Word of the Day : October 2, 2024 Fret verb FRET What It Means To fret is to worry or be concerned. // I was sure we wouldn’t get there in time, but they told me not to fret. See the entry > FRET In Context “Many communal laundry spaces have rules posted, but over time, they … Continue reading Word of the Day – Fret
Word of the Day – Chthonic
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 – Deter
Word of the Day : September 26, 2024 Deter verb dih-TER What It Means To deter someone is to discourage or prevent them from acting. To deter a thing is to stop or limit it. // The heavy fines aim to deter people from dumping garbage here. // The device is designed to deter automobile theft. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Deter
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