Word of the Day : November 27, 2024 Guttural adjective GUTT-uh-rul What It Means A guttural sound—such as speech, laughter, or a grunt—is formed or pronounced in the throat. // Her friends always found her deep, guttural laugh to be highly contagious. See the entry > Guttural In Context “Mantled howler monkeys are one of the largest primates … Continue reading Word of the Day – Guttural
Word of the Day – Paroxysm
Word of the Day : November 22, 2024 Paroxysm noun PAIR-uk-sih-zum What It Means Paroxysm is a formal word that refers to a sudden strong feeling or uncontrollable expression of emotion. In medical use, paroxysm refers to a sudden attack or increase of symptoms of a disease that often occurs repeatedly. // The comedy special sent us into paroxysms of laughter. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Paroxysm
Word of the Day : Moot
Word of the Day : November 19, 2024 Moot adjective MOOT What It Means Moot typically describes something that is no longer important or worth discussing. It can also describe something that is argued about but not possible for people to prove. // I think they were wrong, but the point is moot. Their decision has been made … Continue reading Word of the Day : Moot
Word of the Day – Denigrate
Word of the Day : November 18, 2024 Denigrate verb DEN-ih-grayt What It Means To denigrate someone is to criticize them heavily and often unfairly. Denigrate can also mean "to make something seem less important or valuable." // Her essay denigrates her mentor as a person and as a teacher. // Though initially quick to denigrate the work that had been done, … Continue reading Word of the Day – Denigrate
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