Word of the Day: Impeccable (adjective) Possible Meanings: Subscribe to our newsletter and we’ll deliver fresh vocabulary straight to your inbox! Example Sentences: Conversation Example: Person 1: “I just finished reading that novel you recommended. It was amazing!” Person 2: “Glad you liked it! The author’s writing style is truly impeccable, so clear and engaging.” … Read more
Word of the Day: Feral (adjective) Possible Meanings: Subscribe to our newsletter and we’ll deliver fresh vocabulary straight to your inbox! Example Sentences (Animals): Example Sentences (People – Less Common): Conversation Example (Animals): Person 1: “Wow, look at that abandoned house. Do you think any animals live there?” Person 2: “It’s possible. There have been … Read more
Word of the Day: Coercion (noun) Possible Meanings: Subscribe to our newsletter and we’ll deliver fresh vocabulary straight to your inbox! Example Sentences: Conversation Example: Person 1: “Did you see the news report about that cult leader? He’s using coercion to keep his followers under control.” Person 2: “That’s terrible! It’s important to be aware … Read more
Word of the Day: Abstruse (adjective) Possible Meanings: Subscribe to our newsletter and we’ll deliver fresh vocabulary straight to your inbox! Example Sentences: Conversation Example: Person 1: “This article about dark matter is fascinating, but some of the concepts are a bit abstruse.” Person 2: “Yeah, astrophysics can get pretty abstruse sometimes. Maybe there’s a … Read more
Word of the Day: Esoteric (adjective) Possible Meanings: Subscribe to our newsletter and we’ll deliver fresh vocabulary straight to your inbox! Example Sentences: Opposite: Exoteric (suitable to be imparted to the public) Conversation Example: Person 1: “I’m reading this book on string theory, but it’s full of technical jargon. It’s very esoteric.” Person 2: “Yeah, … Read more
Word of the Day: Streak (noun, verb) Meanings (Noun): Meanings (Verb): Subscribe to our newsletter and we’ll deliver fresh vocabulary straight to your inbox! Example Sentences (Noun – Meaning 1): Example Sentences (Noun – Meaning 2): Example Sentences (Verb – Meaning 1): Example Sentences (Verb – Meaning 2): Conversation Example (Figurative): Can you use streak … Read more
Word of the day: Hone (verb) Possible Meanings: Subscribe to our newsletter and we’ll deliver fresh vocabulary straight to your inbox! Example Sentences: Conversation Example (Literal): Person 1: “These scissors are getting dull. Do you have a sharpener?” Person 2: “Sure, here’s a whetstone. You can use it to hone the blades.” Conversation Example (Figurative): … Read more
Word of the day: Integration (noun) Possible Meanings: Subscribe to our newsletter and we’ll deliver fresh vocabulary straight to your inbox! Example Sentences: Opposites: Conversation Example: Person 1: “I really enjoyed that movie about different cultures coming together.” Person 2: “Yes, it was a great story about the challenges and rewards of integration.” Can you … Read more
Word of the Day: Dumbfounded (adjective) Possible Meanings: Subscribe to our newsletter and we’ll deliver fresh vocabulary straight to your inbox! Example Sentences: Origin: Dumbfounded is a combination of “dumb” (meaning speechless) and “foundered” (meaning to collapse or sink). Conversation Example: Person 1: “Did you hear about the celebrity sighting downtown?” Person 2: “No way! … Read more
Word of the Day: Neurotic (adjective) Possible Meanings: Subscribe to our newsletter and we’ll deliver fresh vocabulary straight to your inbox! Example Sentences: Important Note: The term “neurosis” is less commonly used in modern psychology. However, “neurotic” is still used in everyday language to describe someone who is easily anxious or stressed. Conversation Example: Person … Read more