Adjective – Nonsensical very foolish or silly a nonsensical argument It would be nonsensical to accept the lower paying job.
Noun – Bezel Although we know that the word “bezel” came into English through French around the year 1611, we’re not sure where it ultimately came from. It first meant “a sloping edge, especially one on a blade.” Today, a Read More …
Later vs. Latter Today I’m going to explain the difference between the words LATER and LATTER. They’re only different by one letter – later has one T and latter has two Ts – but they have different pronunciations and different Read More …
Verb – Socialize 1 (no object) : to talk to and do things with other people in a friendly way She danced and socialized at the party. — often + with He doesn’t socialize with the other players on the Read More …
Verb – Immerse (+ object) 1 : to put (something) in a liquid so that all parts are completely covered Immerse the fabric completely in the dye. 2 : to make (yourself) fully involved in some activity or interest She Read More …
Verb – Tweak (+ object) 1 : to change (something) slightly in order to improve it : to make small adjustments to (something) The company may have to tweak (=adjust) its image. Our software developers are tweaking (=fine-tuning) the program. Read More …
Adjective – Teeming The word “teem” comes from Old English. It first meant “to give birth to.” When Shakespeare wrote about the “teeming wombe of royall Kings,” the meaning of “teem” started to change. And today, “teem” means “to be Read More …