Word of the Day : January 10, 2025 Untenable adjective un-TEN-uh-bul What It Means Something, such as a position, excuse, or situation, that is described as untenable cannot be defended against attack or criticism. // The scientists considered their colleague's theory to be bold but ultimately untenable. See the entry > UNTENABLE In Context "According to The Economist, … Continue reading Word of the Day : Untenable
Word of the Day : Allusion
Word of the Day : December 16, 2024 Allusion noun uh-LOO-zhun What It Means An allusion is a reference to something that avoids mentioning the thing directly. Allusion may also describe the use of such a statement or the act of alluding to something. // The lyrics contain biblical allusions. // They made allusion to their first marriage, but said nothing more about … Continue reading Word of the Day : Allusion
Word of the Day : Pastiche
Word of the Day : December 12, 2024 Pastiche noun pass-TEESH What It Means Pastiche refers to something (such as a piece of writing, music, etc.) that imitates the style of someone or something else. It can also refer to a work that is made up of selections from multiple other works, or it can be used … Continue reading Word of the Day : Pastiche
Word of the Day : Sublimate
Word of the Day : December 11, 2024 Sublimate What It Means To sublimate something—such as an impulse, desire, or feeling—is to express it in a changed form that is socially acceptable. Sublimate can also mean "to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state." // Nora later came to understand that she had used painting … Continue reading Word of the Day : Sublimate
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