Word Of The Day

Skijoring

a sport in which a skier is pulled over snow or ice, by a horse, dog, or a motor vehicle.



Romaji

a system of writing Japanese using the letters of the Latin alphabet.



Pizazz

liveliness; vitality; vigor.



Syzygy

an alignment of three celestial objects, as the sun, the earth, and the moon.



Bulwark

any person or thing giving strong support or encouragement in time of need, danger, or doubt.



Jouissance

pleasure; enjoyment.



Gridiron

a football field.



Caravel

a small Spanish or Portuguese sailing vessel of the Middle Ages and later, usually with triangular sails that allowed for tacking upwind.



Nomophobia

anxiety caused by being without access to a functioning mobile phone.



lambent

running or moving lightly over a surface.