Word Of The Day

Endemic

When used for a plant or animal species, endemic describes something that grows or exists in a certain place or area, and often specifically something restricted to a particular locality or region. Endemic is also used to describe diseases that persist over time in a particular region or population. It can also mean “common in a particular area or field.”

// Our children were excited to finally see wild giant pandas—endemic to just three provinces in south-central China—during our family vacation.

// He eventually learned that low wages were endemic to his line of work, but he continued nevertheless to pursue his passion.



Faux pas

a slip or blunder in etiquette, manners, or conduct; an embarrassing social blunder or indiscretion.



Besmirch

To besmirch the reputation, name, honor, etc. of someone or something is to cause harm or damage to it.

// The allegations have besmirched the company's reputation.



Fortuitous

Fortuitous is a formal word that usually describes something that comes or happens by a lucky chance. It can also mean “happening by chance” and “fortunate, lucky.”

// The fact that we were both there was a fortuitous coincidence.

// You could not have arrived at a more fortuitous time.



Imbue

Imbue has two common meanings: "to permeate or influence as if by dyeing" and "to provide with something freely or naturally." In the second use it is usually used with with.

// A deep sense of history imbues the artist's work.

// The children were imbued with a passion for nature by their parents, both biologists.



Sartorial

Sartorial broadly means “of or relating to clothes,” but it often more specifically means “of or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes.”

// This particular English teacher is known both for engaging students deeply in literature and for her eccentric sartorial tastes.



lateral

Adjective - situated at, proceeding from, or directed to a side
Explanation - Lateral isn't about moving up; it's about moving sideways. You'll hear this word in sports, anatomy, or when talking about a career move. Figuratively, it refers to trying an alternative approach. Make a lateral move and see where it takes you!
Example: The athlete executed a quick lateral movement to avoid the opponent on the field.


Prescience

Prescience is a formal word used to refer to the ability to see or anticipate what will or might happen in the future.

// He predicted the public's response to the proposed legislation with remarkable prescience.



Plangent

adjective

  1. resounding loudly, especially with a plaintive sound, as a bell.adjective

    1. having a loud, deep sound,

    2. resonant and mournful in sound



Supervene

verb (used without object)

supervened, supervening
  1. to take place or occur as something additional or extraneous (sometimes followed by on orupon ).

  2. to ensue.