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
Word of the Day – Patriot
Word of the Day : July 4, 2024 Patriot noun PAY-tree-ut What It Means Patriot refers to a person who loves and strongly supports or fights for their country. // Addy enjoyed looking at old photographs of her grandmother, a patriot who served in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps during World War II, in uniform. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Patriot
Word of the Day – Deference
Word of the Day : June 28, 2024 Deference noun DEF-uh-runss What It Means Deference refers to respect and esteem that is appropriate to show to someone, such as a superior or elder. Something done in deference to, or out of deference to, someone or something is done in order to show respect for the opinions or … Continue reading Word of the Day – Deference
word of the Day – Remuneration
Word of the Day : June 25, 2024 Remuneration noun rih-myoo-nuh-RAY-shun What It Means Remuneration is a formal word that refers to an amount of money paid to someone for a service, loss, or expense, or to the act of paying such an amount. It is synonymous with recompense and pay.// The actor was offered a modest speaking fee by … Continue reading word of the Day – Remuneration
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