Word of the Day

zero-sum adjective ZEER-oh-SUM What It Means Zero-sum describes something, such as a game, mentality, or situation, in which any gain corresponds directly...

POLEMIC noun | puh-LEM-ik What It Means A polemic is a strong written or spoken attack against someone else’s opinions, beliefs, practices,...

clandestine adjective klan-DESS-tun What It Means Clandestine describes something done secretly, or in a private place or way. // The wedding was...

WORD OF THE DAY: SUPERSEDE verb | soo-per-SEED What It Means Supersede is a verb meaning "to take the place...

VULNERABLE adjective | VUL-nuh-ruh-bul What It Means A person described as vulnerable in a general way is someone who is easily hurt...

HUE AND CRY noun HYOO-und-KRYE What It Means Hue and cry refers to a clamor of alarm or protest in response to...

Jubilee noun JOO-buh-lee What It Means Jubilee usually refers to a special anniversary or a celebration of such an anniversary. It can...

BRAINIAC noun | BRAY-nee-ak What It Means A brainiac is a very intelligent person. // Her ability to solve almost any puzzle...

TODAY’S WORD: APOCRYPHAL adjective | uh-PAH-kruh-ful What It Means Something described as apocryphal is of doubtful authenticity; the term is often applied...

WORD OF THE DAY: REBUFF verb | rih-BUFF What It Means To rebuff something, such as an offer or suggestion,...