Word of the Day : November 20, 2025 Gauche adjective GOHSH What It Means Gauche describes someone or something having or showing a lack of awareness about the proper way to behave. When describing a person or a behavior, gauche can mean “socially awkward” or “tactless”; when describing an object (such as a product with a vulgar image or … Continue reading Word of the Day: Gauche
Word of the Day : Opine
Word of the Day : January 22, 2025 Opine verb oh-PYNE What It Means To opine is to express an opinion about something. // Many people opine that social media platforms should be better regulated. See the entry > OPINE In Context “Entertainment will always be inherently social. This latest age has prompted society to take a page … Continue reading Word of the Day : Opine
Word of the Day : Drub
Word of the Day : December 5, 2024 Drub verb DRUB What It Means To drub an individual or team, as in a game or contest, is to defeat them decisively. // Morale after the game was low: the hometown team had been drubbed by the worst team in the league. DRUB In Context “Dallas looked like one … Continue reading Word of the Day : Drub
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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