Today's word is "obesity". This is a noun which means excessive fatness.For example, you can say, "During the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States; about tw ...
Today's word is "nuance". This is a noun which means a subtle degree of difference in meaning and expression. For example, you can say, "To truly understand the nuances between synonyms, you often hav ...
Today's word is "misogynistic". This is an adjective which means prejudiced against women.For example, you can say, "In the U.S., misogynistic comments in work environments are not tolerated; such com ...
Today's word is "pause". This is both a noun and a verb. As a verb, it means to stop an action temporarily.For example, you can say, "Let's pause what we're doing for this special announcement." Pronu ...
Today's word is "ordeal". This is a noun which means a very hard or painful experience.For example, you can say, "My grandmother climbed Mt. Everest last month. Not many 80-year-olds can go through su ...
Today's word is "reticent". This is an adjective which means not revealing one's thoughts, or being reserved.For example, you can say, "My coworker Michelle is a very private person; she is extremely ...
Today's word is "hierarchy". This is a noun which means a system of people, organizations, or things that have ranks.For example, you can say, "The famous psychologist, Abraham Maslow demonstrated peo ...
Today's word is "facade". This is a noun which means a face of a building or a superficial appearance.For example, you can say, "Under the tough facade of a streetwise teenager, Ricky is still a 13-ye ...
Today's word is "alumni". This is a noun and the plural form of "alumnus" which means a graduate of a specific school.For example, you can say, "The alumni of the school gathered at the reunion ceremo ...
Today's word is "usher". This is both a noun and a verb. As a verb, it means to escort.For example, you can say, "The man will usher you to your seat." ...