What does the word ‘lugubrious’ mean? If you’re down in the dumps, here’s what to know

The word “lugubrious” means something that looks sad or gloomy. It is an adjective that can describe something or someone ...

What does the word ‘sycophant’ mean? If you’re worried you’re surrounded by yes-men, here’s what to know

A “sycophant” is a person who obsessively flatters someone important to gain advantage. It is a noun that can refer to anyone ...
Lehigh Valley Live

What does the word ‘ubiquitous’ mean? If you’re venturing into the multiverse, here’s what to know

The term “ubiquitous” derives from the noun “ubiquity,” meaning “presence everywhere or in many places simultaneously,” ...
NPR

Brother to Bruh: How Gen Alpha slang has its origins in the 16th century

Has your pre-teen child suddenly dropped the use of "Mom" or "Dad" in favor of calling you… "Bruh?" (As is the case for at least some of our editors). While we can't offer you compensation for the ...
PBS

2023’s word of the year is the real deal

NEW YORK (AP) — In an age of deepfakes and post-truth, as artificial intelligence rose and Elon Musk turned Twitter into X, the Merriam-Webster word of the year for 2023 is “authentic.” Authentic ...
Education Week

Why Word Problems Are Such a Struggle for Students—And What Teachers Can Do

Want to learn more? Sign up for a free five-week email mini-course full of research-backed strategies to help students make sense of math. Give Cindy Cliche a math word problem, and she can tell you ...