Today’s word comes from First Reader. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech adjective Definition That which cannot be removed, washed away, or erased.Making marks that cannot easily be removed.That which cannot be eliminated, forgotten, changed, or the like. History First used in the 15th century, this word comes from the Middle … Continue reading Wednesday Word for August 12, 2020
Today’s word comes from a reader. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition A belief in human equality especially with respect to social, political, and economic affairs.A social philosophy advocating the removal of inequalities among people.Belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, social, or economic life. History … Continue reading Wednesday Word for August 5, 2020
Today’s word comes from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition Any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goodsa: A system of society or group living in which there is no private propertyb: … Continue reading Wednesday Word for July 29, 2020
Today’s word comes from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition A theory and practice of socialism including the labor theory of value, dialectical materialism, the class struggle, and dictatorship of the proletariat until the establishment of a classless society.A radical, revolutionary political philosophy that aims to capture … Continue reading Wednesday Word for July 22, 2020
Today’s word comes from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition A political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and … Continue reading Wednesday Word for July 15, 2020
Today’s word comes from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech verb Definition To wear off the skin of.To censure scathingly.To denounce or berate severely. History Excoriate, which first appeared in English in the 15th century, comes from "excoriatus," the past participle of the Late Latin verb excoriare, meaning "to … Continue reading Wednesday Word for July 8, 2020
Today’s word comes from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech verb Definition To promote the growth or development of.To instigate or foster, such as discord, or rebellion.To apply warm water or medicated liquid, ointments, an so on, to the surface of the body. History This word was first used … Continue reading Wednesday Word for July 1, 2020
Today’s word comes from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun, often attributive Definition A person who betrays his or her own country by aiding an invading enemy, often serving later in a puppet government; fifth columnist.Traitor.Collaborator. History This word was first used in 1940 as meaning a traitor. … Continue reading Wednesday Word for June 24, 2020
Today’s word comes from this week’s news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition A purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs.something that is put forward to conceal a true purpose or object; an ostensible reason; excuse.The misleading … Continue reading Wednesday Word for June 17, 2020
Today’s word comes from First Reader. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech adjective Definition Marks that cannot easily be removed.Making marks that cannot be erased or the like.That which cannot be eliminated, forgotten, changed. History This word was first used in the 15th century meaning that which cannot be removed, washed … Continue reading Wednesday Word for June 10, 2020
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