Word of the Day - Grandioquence Grandioquence What It Means Grandiloquence is a formal word that refers to the use of extravagantly colorful or pompous language often in order to sound impressive and important. // He was known for the flowery grandiloquence of his speeches which, his passionate delivery notwithstanding, always caused more than a few listeners to doze … Continue reading Word of the Day – Grandioquence
Word of the Day – Omniscient
Word of the Day : Omniscient Omniscient adjective ahm-NISH-unt What It Means Omniscient describes someone or something with unlimited knowledge or understanding. // "You'll need to tell me when you don't understand something I've explained," Maria said. "I'm not omniscient, you know." See the entry > OMNISCIENT In Context "The Abrahamic faiths conceive of God as an omniscient creator and … Continue reading Word of the Day – Omniscient
Word of the Day : Exact
Word of the Day : October 16, 2024 Exact verb ig-ZAKT What It Means To exact something (such as payment or revenge) is to demand it and get it, especially by using force or threats. Exact is also used in phrases like "exact a terrible toll" and "exact a high/heavy price" to say that something has caused a … Continue reading Word of the Day : Exact
Word of the Day – Rendition
Word of the Day : Rendition Rendition noun ren-DISH-un What It Means A rendition, simply put, is the act or result of rendering something. That thing may be a performance or interpretation, a depiction, or a translation. In US law, rendition refers to the surrender by a state of a fugitive to another state that is charging the fugitive with a crime. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Rendition
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