Word of the Day : June 20, 2024 Hue and Cry noun HYOO-und-KRYE What It Means Hue and cry refers to a clamor of alarm or protest in response to something. It can also be used as a synonym of hubbub to refer to general noise or uproar.// After the popular professor was fired by the college, there was … Continue reading Word of the Day – Hue and Cry
Word of the Day – Lodestone
Word of the Day : June 13, 2024 Lodestone noun LOHD-stohn What It Means When used literally, lodestone refers to the mineral magnetite, a magnetic iron ore. Lodestone is also used figuratively to refer to something that, like a magnet, strongly attracts things.// The city is a lodestone for aspiring musicians of all genres.See the entry > LODESTONE In Context “Her [Britney Spears’] … Continue reading Word of the Day – Lodestone
Word of the Day – Forment
Word of the Day : June 11, 2024 Forment verb FOH-ment What It Means To foment something, such as hostility or opposition, is to cause it, or try to cause it, to grow or develop. Foment is used synonymously with incite.// Rumors that the will was a fake fomented distrust between the two families.See the entry > FORMENT In Context "For … Continue reading Word of the Day – Forment
word of the Day – Tractable
Word of the Day :June 10, 2024 What It Means Tractable is used to describe someone or something that is easily led, managed, taught, or controlled.// This new approach should make the problem more tractable.// The horse’s tractable temperament made her especially popular with new riders.See the entry > TRACTABLE In Context “… Kawasaki’s popular KLR650 … only makes … Continue reading word of the Day – Tractable
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