WOD

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 2, 2019 is: dilapidated • duh-LAP-uh-day-tud  • adjective : decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse Examples: Although extensive renovations would be needed to convert the dilapidated warehouse into apartments, Sam still thought…

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 1, 2019 is: apocryphal • uh-PAH-kruh-ful  • adjective 1 : of doubtful authenticity : spurious 2 often capitalized Apocryphal : of or resembling the Apocrypha Examples: "The first official sighting of the creature dates from 1912, although apocryphal…

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 31, 2019 is: phantasm • FAN-taz-um  • noun 1 : a product of fantasy: as a : delusive appearance : illusion b : ghost, specter c : a figment of the imagination 2 : a mental representation of…

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 30, 2019 is: respite • RESS-pit  • noun 1 : a period of temporary delay 2 : an interval of rest or relief Examples: The station's meteorologist had predicted that the bad weather would continue throughout the week…

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 29, 2019 is: lackadaisical • lak-uh-DAY-zih-kul  • adjective : lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid Examples: "What used to be a bar with barely passable food, boring décor and lackadaisical service has a new incarnation. Everything has…

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 28, 2019 is: undulate • UN-juh-layt  • verb 1 : to form or move in waves : fluctuate 2 : to rise and fall in volume, pitch, or cadence 3 : to present a wavy appearance Examples: "He…

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 27, 2019 is: pedagogical • ped-uh-GAH-jih-kul  • adjective : of, relating to, or befitting a teacher or education Examples: New teachers will be evaluated on pedagogical skills such as lesson planning and classroom management. "If Americans agree on…

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 26, 2019 is: aerie • AIR-ee  • noun 1 : the nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop 2 : an elevated often secluded dwelling, structure, or position Examples: "Cradled in the limbs of an…

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 25, 2019 is: coruscate • KOR-uh-skayt  • verb 1 : to give off or reflect light in bright beams or flashes : sparkle 2 : to be brilliant or showy in technique or style Examples: "You can sense…

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 24, 2019 is: Noachian • noh-AY-kee-un  • adjective 1 : of or relating to the patriarch Noah or his time 2 : ancient, antiquated Examples: "So you thought the weather of 2009 was a bit on the insane…