Today’s word came from a newspaper article. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech verb Definition To abolish by authoritative action.To treat as nonexistent: to fail to do what is required by (something, such as a responsibility).To put aside; put an end to. History The first known use of abrogate was circa … Continue reading Wednesday Word for May 11, 2022
Today’s word came from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition A person who hates or distrusts humankindAn antisocial, cynical, or unfriendly person History The first known use of misanthrope was in 1683. The word comes from the Greek misanthrōpos hating humankind, from misein to hate + anthrōpos … Continue reading Wednesday Word for March 30, 2022
Today’s word came from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech adjective Definition Of, relating to, or favoring absolute obedience to authorityCharacterized by a tyrannical obedience to an authority; dictatorialTending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority. History The first known use of authoritarian, was … Continue reading Wednesday Word for March 02, 2022
Today’s word came from a random word generator. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech verb Definition a. To bring into intimate or incriminating connectionb. To involve in the nature or operation of somethingTo involve as a consequence, corollary, or natural inference History The first known use of implicate was in the … Continue reading Wednesday Word for February 02, 2022
Today’s word came from a random word generator. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech adjective Definition Likely to cause people to argue or disagreeInvolving a lot of arguingLikely or willing to argue History The first known use of contentious was in the 15th century. The word comes from the Middle English … Continue reading Wednesday Word for February 02, 2022
Today’s word came from The Washington Post. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech adjective Definition a. Belonging or native to a particular people or countryb. Characteristic of or prevalent in a particular field, area, or environmentRestricted or peculiar to a locality or region History Translated literally, endemic means “in the population.” … Continue reading Wednesday Word for January 26, 2022
Today’s word comes from First Reader. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition The act of discomfiting. The state of being discomfited. Archaic: Defeat in battle; rout. History This word was first used in the 14th century, as meaning to find discomfiting. From the Middle English, from Anglo-French descumfit, past … Continue reading Wednesday Word for October 14, 2020
Today’s word comes from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition Government by the wealthy.A controlling class of the wealthyA class or group ruling, or exercising power or influence, by virtue of its wealth. History This word was first used in 1631, as meaning government by the wealthy. … Continue reading Wednesday Word for October 7, 2020
Today’s word comes from a random word generator. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition A defamatory forgery or falsehood published for purposes of political intrigue.A false and more or less damaging report circulated for political effect, usually about a candidate seeking an office.A fictitious story published for political effect; … Continue reading Wednesday Word for September 30, 2020
Today’s word comes from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech adjective Definition Marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness.Characterized by or showing servile obedience and excessive eagerness to please.Deferential; obedient; dutiful. History The first known use of this word was in 1602, as meaning fawning attentiveness. This word comes … Continue reading Wednesday Word for September 23, 2020
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