Word of the Day: Defenestration - Merriam-Webster
4 天之前 · Defenestration is most often used to refer to a usually swift dismissal or expulsion, as from a political party or office. It is also used to refer to a throwing of a person or thing out of a window.
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Word of the Day: Astute - Merriam-Webster
2021年12月30日 · Astute comes from the Latin noun astus, meaning 'craft.' The word implies being keenly observant and forming sound judgments based on knowledge and experience.
Word of the Day: Perspicacious - Merriam-Webster
2022年9月21日 · Perspicacious is a formal word that means “possessing acute mental vision or discernment.” Someone who is perspicacious has a keen ability to notice and understand things that are difficult or not obvious.
Word of the Day: Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster
2021年6月26日 · 1 a : a book of words or of information about a particular field or set of concepts; especially: a book of words and their synonyms b : a list of subject headings or descriptors usually with a cross-reference system for use in the organization of a collection of documents for reference and retrieval
Word of the Day: Plangent - Merriam-Webster
2024年5月6日 · Plangent adds power to our poetry and prose: the pounding of waves, the beat of wings, the tolling of a bell, the throbbing of the human heart, a lover’s knocking at the door—all have been described as plangent. The word plangent traces back to the Latin verb plangere, which has two meanings.
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Word of the Day: Devotion - Merriam-Webster
2021年10月22日 · Devotion means being dedicated or loyal, or expressing dedication or loyalty. // The organizer's devotion to the cause of the fundraiser was greatly admired. // The students' devotion of their time to the science project was not overlooked by their teacher. See the entry >.
Word of the Day: Lodestar - Merriam-Webster
2022年12月28日 · The literal, albeit archaic, meaning of lodestar is “a star that leads or guides”; it is a term that has been used especially in reference to the North Star, a star in the Ursa Minor, or Little Dipper, constellation.