The word for today is… alleviate (verb): : relieve, lessen: such as – a : to make (something, such as pain or suffering) more bearable b : to partially remove or correct (something undesirable) Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Alleviate derives from the past participle of Late Latin alleviare (“to lighten or relieve”), which in
The word for today is… evanescent (adjective): : tending to vanish like vapor Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : The fragile, airy quality of evanescent things reflects the etymology of the word evanescent itself. It’s from a form of the Latin verb evanescere, which means “to evaporate” or “to vanish.” (Evanescere is
The word for today is… abrogate (verb): 1 formal : to abolish by authoritative action : annul 2 formal : to treat as nonexistent : to fail to do what is required by (something, such as a responsibility) 3 formal : to suppress or prevent (a biological function or process and especially an immune response)
The word for today is… vocation (noun): : a summons or strong inclination to a particular state or course of action especially : a divine call to the religious life b : an entry into the priesthood or a religious order 2a : the work in which a person is employed b : the persons
Myriam Renaud Union Institute & University Myriam Renaud, PhD University of Chicago (2018), serves as affiliated faculty at DePaul University where she teaches courses in bioethics, religion, and society. Her academic research focuses on constructive philosophical theology, the concept of God, global ethics, comparative theology, and world religions. Author Salman
The word for today is… sumptuous (adjective): extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : The word sumptuous typically describes things that can only be had at some significant expense, a fact that keeps the modern English word tied to its Latin source: sumptus, meaning “expense.” Another English
The word for today is… fidelity (noun): 1a : the quality or state of being faithful b : accuracy in details 2 : the degree to which an electronic device (such as a record player, radio, or television) accurately reproduces its effect (such as sound or picture) Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Fidelity came
I’m very familiar with Launceston’s synagogue – but only in the most superficial way. I’ve passed the modest little building in St John Street many, many times (it’s right next door to the old Tiger Hobbies shop, after all). For all that, I’ve never really given
The word for today is… decry (verb): 1 : to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly 2 : to express strong disapproval of Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Decry has several synonyms in English, among them disparage and belittle. Decry connotes an open condemnation that makes it the best choice
The word for today is… punitive (adjective): : inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : 1620s, from French punitif (16c.) or directly from Medieval Latin punitivus, from Latin punitus, past participle of punire “to punish, correct, chastise”. Punitive is an important word in the law. When you sue
The word for today is… perfunctory (adjective): 1 : characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical 2 : lacking in interest or enthusiasm Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : A perfunctory explanation of the origins of perfunctory would be this: it comes from Latin. Borrowed in the late 16th century, the word is specifically from
The word for today is… garner (verb): 1a : to gather into storage b : to deposit as if in a granary 2a : to acquire by effort b : accumulate, collect Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : What do you call a building in which grain is stored? These days, English speakers are most likely
The word for today is… anodyne (adjective, noun): adjective 1 : serving to alleviate pain 2 : not likely to offend or arouse tensions noun 1 : something that soothes, calms, or comforts 2 : a drug that allays pain Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Anodyne came to English via Latin from Greek anodynos (meaning
The word for today is… behemoth (noun): 1 often capitalized, religion : a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God 2 : something of monstrous size, power, or appearance Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : In the biblical book of Job, Behemoth is the name
The word for today is… ephemeral (adjective): 1 : lasting a very short time 2 : lasting one day only Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : In its aquatic immature stages, the mayfly (order Ephemeroptera) has all the time in the world—or not quite: among the approximately 2,500 species of mayflies, some
Well, what do you know, another woke version of a fictional character has hit the dust. Hollywood film studio Warner Bros. has decided against releasing its latest DC Comics superhero movie, Batgirl, despite already spending over $70 million on production. Tuesday’s decision to shelve the film and not release
