Word of the Day : October 17, 2025 Kibosh noun KYE-bosh What It Means Kibosh refers to something that serves as a check or stop. It is usually used in the phrase “put the kibosh on” to mean “to stop or end (something)” or “to prevent (something) from happening or continuing.” // I downloaded an app to … Continue reading Word of the Day: Kibosh
Word of the Day : Insouciance
Word of the Day :April 30, 2025 Insouciance noun in-SOO-see-unss What It Means Insouciance is a formal word that refers to a feeling of carefree unconcern. It can also be understood as a word for the relaxed and calm state of a person who is not worried about anything. // The young actor charmed interviewers with his … Continue reading Word of the Day : Insouciance
Word of the Day : Ostensible
Word of the Day : April 24, 2025 Ostensible adjective ah-STEN-suh-bul What It Means Ostensible is used to describe something that seems or is said to be true or real, but is possibly not true or real. In other words, it is plausible rather than demonstrably true or real. // The ostensible purpose of a filibuster is to extend debate, but in reality … Continue reading Word of the Day : Ostensible
Word of the Day : Archetype
Word of the Day : March 27, 2025 Archetype noun AHR-kih-type What It Means Archetype refers to someone or something that is seen to be a perfect example. It is also a word for the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies. // The college’s most popular … Continue reading Word of the Day : Archetype
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