Word of the Day : November 6, 2024 A Cappella adverb or adjective ah-kuh-PEL-uh What It Means When a song is performed a cappella, it is sung unaccompanied by instrumental music. // A hush fell over the audience as a voice from offstage began singing a cappella. // Several a cappella groups are slated to perform during the celebration. … Continue reading Word of the Day – A Cappella
Word of the Day : Rue
Word of the Day : September 23, 2024 Rue What It Means To rue something is to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for it. Rue is often used in the phrase "rue the day." // I rue the day I signed that infernal contract. See the entry > RUE In Context "The hope is that new AI laws would … Continue reading Word of the Day : Rue
Word of the Day – By and Large
Word of the Day : September 18, 2024 By and Large adverb BYE-und-LAHRJ What It Means By and large is another way of saying "in general" or "on the whole." // By and large, I like the way things have gone. See the entry > BY AND LARGE In Context "… HBO’s Insecure, created, written, and produced by … Continue reading Word of the Day – By and Large
Word of the Day – Insuperable
Word of the Day :July 3, 2024 Insuperable adjective in-SOO-puh-ruh-bul What It Means Something described as insuperable is impossible to gain control of, solve, or overcome. // The book tells the inspiring story of a group of people who achieved a great deal despite nearly insuperable obstacles. See the entry > INSUPERABLE In Context "A love story comes … Continue reading Word of the Day – Insuperable
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