Word of the Day : December 9, 2024 Fulgent adjective FULL-jint What It Means Fulgent is a formal, often poetic word used to describe something that is dazzlingly bright. It is a synonym of radiant. // After a long, drizzly morning, a fulgent sun finally peeked out from behind the clouds. See the entry > FULGENT In Context "He [Kendrick … Continue reading Word of the Day : Fulgent
Word of the Day : Eschew
Word of the Day : December 3, 2024 Eschew verb ess-CHOO What it Means To eschew something is to avoid it, especially because you do not think it is right, proper, or practical. // Their teacher was known as a Luddite because he eschewed the use of smartphones and tablets in the classroom. See the entry > ESCHEW In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day : Eschew
Word of the Day – Complaisant
Word of the Day : December 2, 2024 Complaisant adjective kum-PLAY-sunt What It Means Someone described as complaisant is willing or eager to please other people, or is easily convinced to do what other people want. // Derek was a complaisant boy, always happy to oblige whenever his mother or father asked him to run an errand. // … Continue reading Word of the Day – Complaisant
Word of the Day : Obfuscate
Word of the Day : November 29, 2024 Obfuscate verb AHB-fuh-skayt What It Means To obfuscate something is to make it more difficult to understand. Obfuscate can also mean “to be evasive, unclear, or confusing.” // The revised wording of the rule obfuscates its meaning. // They allege that the company’s representative lied and obfuscated when answering questions about the report. OBFUSCATE … Continue reading Word of the Day : Obfuscate
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