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
Word of the Day: Askew
Word of the Day : March 5, 2025 Askew adjective uh-SKYOO What It Means Askew means “not straight” or “at an angle,” and can be used as both an adjective and an adverb. // The picture on the cabin wall was slightly askew. // The picture was hung askew on the cabin wall. See the entry > ASKEW In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day: Askew
Word of the Day : Vestige
Word of the Day : February 10, 2025 Vestige noun VESS-tij What It Means A vestige is a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something lost or vanished. // The ruins here are the last vestiges of the Roman occupation in this part of Britain. See the entry > VESTIGE In Context "Filled with vestiges of yesteryear, the Butte … Continue reading Word of the Day : Vestige
Word of the Day : Malapropism
Word of the Day : February 7, 2025 Malapropism noun MAL-uh-prah-piz-um What It Means A malapropism is an amusing error that occurs when a person mistakenly uses a word that sounds like another word but that has a very different meaning. // "It's lovely to see all of you on this suspicious occasion," our host said. … Continue reading Word of the Day : Malapropism
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