January 12, 2010 – 2:28 pm
adjective 1. trite. 2. of the nature of or resembling a platitude. The WOTD in a sentence
January 11, 2010 – 11:28 am
Some copywriters can create aria-inspiring headlines on their first try. But in my experience, the longer we have to work on something, the better it gets. That’s why they say the best ideas are at the end of the pencil. Even with a stubby pencil in hand, we all compose more bad lines than good—and [...]
January 11, 2010 – 11:09 am
verb 1. to affect as a Gorgon; hypnotize, petrify. 2. to have a paralyzing or stupefying effect on. The WOTD in a sentence
January 8, 2010 – 1:51 pm
noun 1. the scales or small shreds of epidermis that are continually exfoliated from the skin. 2. any scaly matter or incrustation on a surface. The WOTD in a sentence
January 7, 2010 – 1:29 pm
noun A small cavity in a rock or vein, often lined with crystals. The WOTD in a sentence
January 6, 2010 – 5:07 pm
Geraldine Brooks is a prolific and successful novelist. Her background as a journalist is apparent in her meticulous research, historical context and accuracy. Add to that well-developed and interesting characters and you have a fulfilling read. Brooks’s 2006 novel, March, is a retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, from the father character’s point of [...]
January 6, 2010 – 1:20 pm
noun 1. the use of more words than necessary to express an idea; redundancy. 2. the instance of this, like free gift 3. a redundant word or expression The WOTD in a sentence
January 5, 2010 – 1:42 pm
noun 1. an ancient Roman official who observed & interpreted omens. 2. soothsayer; prophet. verb (used with object) 3. to divine or predict, as from omens; prognosticate. 4. to serve as an omen or promise of; foreshadow; betoken. verb (used without object) 5. to conjecture from signs or omens; predict. 6. to be a sign; [...]
January 4, 2010 – 1:33 pm
adjective Biting; caustic; harsh. The WOTD in a sentence
January 1, 2010 – 1:10 pm
noun The state or condition of being quiet, peaceful, calm, or tranquil. The WOTD in a sentence