Word of the Day : October 9, 2024 Coruscate verb KOR-uh-skayt What It Means To coruscate is to give off or reflect light in bright beams or flashes. Coruscate is used as a synonym of sparkle and may also be used to mean "to be brilliant or showy in technique or style." // She placed a bid on a classic … Continue reading Word of the Day : Coruscate
Word of the Day – Exorbitant
Word of the Day : October 8, 2024 Exorbitant adjective ig-ZOR-buh-tunt What It Means Exorbitant describes something that goes far beyond what is fair, reasonable, or expected (as by being too high, too expensive, etc.). // The cost of our stay was so exorbitant you would have thought that we had bought the hotel and not just spent a … Continue reading Word of the Day – Exorbitant
Word of the Day – Gossamer
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
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