3-WORDS-A-DAY [27-Jul-2024 UTC]
stark | adverb
in a severe, harsh, unpleasant, or sharply clear quality;
e.g. Her motivations contrast starkly with those more gentle-spirited ambitions of her parents.
tid·bit | noun
a choice piece or morsel of food;
e.g. This restaurant provides tasty tapas and tidbits.
prud·ish | adjective
to be extremely concerned with sexual propriety and easily shocked by nudity or discussions of sex;
e.g. The prudish moral climate of the late 20th century in India is waning.
Phrase & Idioms
on the wane
becoming weaker, less vigorous, or less extensive
e.g. the epidemic was on the wane
Phrasal Verb
hold up
to steal from a person, a business, or a bank using threat or violence.
e.g. Nick was held up by an armed robber yesterday.
Quote
"Courage is like a muscle. We strengthen it by use."
-- Ruth Gordon
