Word of the Day – Hue and Cry

Word of the Day :  June 20, 2024 Hue and Cry noun HYOO-und-KRYE What It Means Hue and cry refers to a clamor of alarm or protest in response to something. It can also be used as a synonym of hubbub to refer to general noise or uproar.// After the popular professor was fired by the college, there was … Continue reading Word of the Day – Hue and Cry

Word of the Day – Forment

Word of the Day :  June 11, 2024 Forment verb FOH-ment What It Means To foment something, such as hostility or opposition, is to cause it, or try to cause it, to grow or develop. Foment is used synonymously with incite.// Rumors that the will was a fake fomented distrust between the two families.See the entry > FORMENT In Context "For … Continue reading Word of the Day – Forment

word of the Day – Tractable

Word of the Day :June 10, 2024 What It Means Tractable is used to describe someone or something that is easily led, managed, taught, or controlled.// This new approach should make the problem more tractable.// The horse’s tractable temperament made her especially popular with new riders.See the entry > TRACTABLE In Context “… Kawasaki’s popular KLR650 … only makes … Continue reading word of the Day – Tractable

Word of the Day – Moxie

Word of the Day : June 6, 2024 Moxie noun MAHK-see What It Means Moxie can refer to courage and determination (aka nerve), energy and pep (aka verve), or know-how (as, say, reflected in one’s oeuvre).// They showed a lot of moxie in questioning their company’s policy.// She clearly doesn’t need coffee to start her day full of moxie.// The lead actor’s musical moxie inspired … Continue reading Word of the Day – Moxie