Word of the Day : May 7, 2024 Extemporize verb ik-STEM-puh-ryze What It Means To extemporize means to do something extemporaneously—in other words, to improvise. // A good talk show host must be able to extemporize when interviews don’t go as planned. See the entry > EXTEMPORIZE In Context “The president was fast on his feet. Sensing an opportunity … Continue reading Word of the Day – Extemporize
Word of the Day : Demagogue
Word of the Day : April 30, 2024 Demagogue noun DEM-uh-gahg What It Means A demagogue is a political leader who tries to get support by making use of popular prejudices, as well as by making false claims and promises and using arguments based on emotion rather than reason. // His opponent called him a bigoted demagogue for … Continue reading Word of the Day : Demagogue
Word of the Day – Inviolable
Word of the Day : April 29, 2024 Inviolable adjective in-VYE-uh-luh-bul What It Means Inviolable is a formal term that is used to describe something too important to be ignored or treated with disrespect. // She considers herself a person with inviolable moral standards. See the entry > INVIOLABLE In Context "Under international law, humans possess an inviolable right to freedom … Continue reading Word of the Day – Inviolable
Word of the Day – Homage
Word of the Day : April 26, 2024 Homage noun AH-mij What It Means An homage is something that is done to honor someone or something. It is often used with the word pay (as in “pay homage”) to mean “to respect or honor.” // Her latest book is an homage to her favorite city. // The paintings in the new … Continue reading Word of the Day – Homage
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