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
Word of the Day: Meliorism
Word of the Day: June 4, 2024 Meliorism What It Means Meliorism refers to the belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.// Her belief in meliorism has given her a positive outlook on life.See the entry > MELIORISM In Context "'Encanto' has been praised for its cultural accuracy. And many Colombians … Continue reading Word of the Day: Meliorism
Word of the Day: Deride
Word of the Day: June 3, 2024 What It Means To deride someone or something is to subject them to usually harsh and bitter insults or criticism.// Although derided by classmates for his insistence that he would be a millionaire by the age of 25, he achieved his goal when his Internet startup went public.See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day: Deride
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