Word of the Day : November 17, 2025 Crucible noun KROO-suh-bul What It Means A crucible, in the word’s literal use, is a pot in which metals or other substances are heated to a very high temperature or melted. But crucible is more often encountered in figurative use referring to a difficult test or challenge, or to a … Continue reading Word of the Day: Crucible
Word of the Day : Numinous
Word of the Day : October 10, 2024 Numinous adjective NOO-muh-nus What It Means Numinous is a formal, often literary, word that typically describes things that have a mysterious or spiritual quality. It can also describe something holy or something that appeals to one's aesthetic sense. // We were overcome by the numinous atmosphere of the catacombs. // The … Continue reading Word of the Day : Numinous
Word of the Day – Neophyte
Word of the Day :May 21, 2024 Neophyte noun NEE-uh-fyte What It Means A neophyte is a person who has just started learning or doing something. // As an acting neophyte, Femi took a while to adjust to his newfound Hollywood fame. See the entry > NEOPHYTE In Context "First premiering in 2006, Ugly Betty … built up a … Continue reading Word of the Day – Neophyte
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