Word of the Day Archive
Sunday, February 15, 2026
FROWSY - The lamp, discovered in a neglected corner of a frowsy antique store, turned out to be quite valuable.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
ALCHEMY - refers to a power or process that changes or transforms something in a mysterious or impressive way.
Friday, February 13, 2026
CAJOLE - can also mean to deceive with soothing words or false promises.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
PSEUDONYM - bell hooks is the pseudonym of the American writer Gloria Jean Watkins.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
ICONOCLAST - originally referred to someone who destroys religious images or who opposes their veneration.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
EXCULPATORY - Their lawyer presented insurmountable exculpatory evidence at the trial.
Monday, February 9, 2026
SUSTAIN - also means to hold up the weight of, to suffer or endure, or to confirm or prove.
