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
Word of the Day – Extemporize
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
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