Word of the Day: Bask
bask baskĀ / bÄsk verb 1. to lay in the sun or otherwise be exposed to pleasant warmth While the sun is shining, bask in it. African Proverb 2.Ā to take great delight or pleasure; to revel Smiling to yourself is like basking in love: you become your own best friend. Mantak Chia, 1944 ā
Word of the Day: Hypochondriac
hypochondriac hy-po-chon-dri-ac /Ā hÄ«-pÉ-kÅn-drÄ-Äk adjective 1.Ā pertaining to or suffering from hypochondria, an abnormal or excessive anxiety about oneās health Doctors who have had experience with hypochondriac patients say one of the biggest challenges can be āorganizingā the symptoms. Karlyn Barker, āThe Whys and Hows of Hypochondria: Imagined Illnesses: Theyāre Enough to Make You Sickā, āLos Angeles Timesā, www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-09-25-me-127-story.html, September 25, 1989 2.Ā in anatomy, pertaining to... Read More
Word of the Day: Petulance
petulance pet-u-lanceĀ /Ā pÄ-chÉ-lÉns noun 1.Ā a scornful or disrespectful statement or action Every old man complains of the growing depravity of the world, of the petulance and insolence of the rising generation. Samuel Johnson, 1709 – 1784 2.Ā the state of being irritable without good cause Always meet petulance with gentleness and perverseness with kindness. Zoroaster, c. 628 BC ā c. 551 BC
Word of the Day: Bias
bias bi-asĀ /Ā bÄ«-És adjective 1. in a slanting manner, obliquely, diagonally Bias cut tops and dresses accentuate body curves and drape beautifully with a few soft folds. Olga Balasa, āHow to Cut Fabric on the Biasā, www.ageberry.com/how-to-cut-fabric-on-bias, January 3, 2023 noun 1.Ā a diagonal line going across the grain of a woven fabric When a pattern is cut on the bias, it means that the pattern... Read More
Word of the Day: Hover
hover hov-erĀ /Ā hÅv-Ér, hÅv-Ér verb 1. to remain suspended floating, flying, or fluttering in the air And to lose the chance to see frigatebirds soaring in circles above the storm, or a file of pelicans winging their way homeward across the crimson afterglow of the sunset, or a myriad terns flashing in the bright light of midday as they hover in a shifting maze above... Read More
Word of the Day: Sunset
sunset sun-setĀ /Ā sÅn–sÄt adjective 1.Ā pertaining to a law that ends a government program or agency at a specified time, provided it is not extended Sunset provisions are clauses embedded in legislation that cause regulatory boards and agencies to automatically expire after a given length of time unless positive action is taken to extend their lifespan, thereby forcing them to undergo review on a regular basis.... Read More
Word of the Day: Done
done doneĀ /Ā dÅn adjective 1.Ā finished; completed The man who says it cannot be done, should not interrupt a man who is doing it. Chinese Proverb 2.Ā sufficiently cooked To roast anything, just apply a light coating of oil to a food, season it, and place it in a low walled pan and put it in a hot oven until it is done. āCooking Terms and Techniquesā,... Read More
Word of the Day: Arrive
arrive ar-riveĀ /Ā É-rÄ«v verb 1. to reach a destination The one who does not make you happy when he arrives makes you happy when he leaves. Bengali Proverb 2.Ā to occur or take place currently, after the passing of some time When one has faith that the spring thaw will arrive, the winter winds seem to lose some of their punch. Robert Veninga, 1941 ā 3.Ā to... Read More
Word of the Day: Guesthouse
guesthouse guest-houseĀ /Ā gÄst-hous noun 1. Ā a small structure for guests to dwell that is separate from the main house The gated one-third-acre compound includes a Southern Colonial-style main house built in 1921, a guesthouse and a swimming pool. Lauren Beale, āOrson Wellesā former home in Sunset Strip area is for saleā, āLos Angeles Timesā, www.latimes.com/home/la-hm-hotprop-orson-welles-20110729-story.html, Ā July 29, 2011 2.Ā a bed-and-breakfast; a house that... Read More
Word of the Day: Leprechaun
leprechaun lep-re-chaunĀ /Ā lÄp-rÄ-kÅn, lÄp-rÄ-kĆ“n noun 1.Ā a mischievous elf-like creature, from Irish folklore, who, if captured,Ā is said to grant wishes or reveal the location of a hidden pot of gold Imagine if we were all magical leprechauns, and every wish ever made on a four-leaf clover obliged us to help others obtain their wishes. Richelle E. Goodrich, ? –