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
Word of the Day – Zero-sum
Word of the Day : June 26, 2024 Zero-sum adjective ZEER-oh-SUM What It Means Zero-sum describes something, such as a game, mentality, or situation, in which any gain corresponds directly with an equivalent loss.// Dividing up the budget is a zero-sum game.See the entry > ZERO-SUM In Context “Domestic migration is zero-sum, meaning a loss of college graduates prized by … Continue reading Word of the Day – Zero-sum
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