Word of the Day :May 21, 2024 Neophyte noun NEE-uh-fyte What It Means A neophyte is a person who has just started learning or doing something. // As an acting neophyte, Femi took a while to adjust to his newfound Hollywood fame. See the entry > NEOPHYTE In Context "First premiering in 2006, Ugly Betty … built up a … Continue reading Word of the Day – Neophyte
Word of the Day – Futile
Word of the Day : May 20, 2024 Futile adjective FYOO-tul What It Means An effort, action, or emotion described as futile has no result or effect, and therefore serves no useful purpose. // City officials attempted to stifle the scandal, but their efforts were futile. See the entry > FUTILE In Context “... when resolve is … Continue reading Word of the Day – Futile
Word of the Day – Wane
Word of the Day : May 15, 2024 Wane verb WAYN What It Means To wane is to become smaller or less, or in other words, to decrease in size, extent, or degree. // The national scandal caused her popularity to wane. See the entry > WANE In Context “In 2023, Royal Caribbean's bookings hit an all-time … Continue reading Word of the Day – Wane
Word of the Day – Instigate
Word of the Day : May 13, 2024 Instigate verb IN-stuh-gayt What It Means To instigate something is to cause it to happen or begin. // The pair was accused of instigating a plot to oust the newly elected mayor. See the entry > INSTIGATE In Context "The image of John, Paul, George and Ringo waving from the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Instigate
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