Month: September 2022

WORD OF THE DAY: Deontology

WORD OF THE DAY: Deontology

[dee-on-TALL-oh-jee] Part of speech: Noun Origin: Greek, early 19th century Definition: A theory of ethics that establishes rules of right and wrong actions; the study of determining the right way to live life, based on duty and moral obligation. Examples of Deontology in a...

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WORD OF THE DAY: Aplomb

WORD OF THE DAY: Aplomb

[ə-PLAM] Part of speech: Noun Origin: French, late 18th century Definition: Self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation. Examples of Aplomb in a sentence "The lead actor recovered with such aplomb that the audience forgot he had tripped onstage...

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Survey Shows Decrease in NIMBYism Over Course of Pandemic

62% of Respondents Express Support for Real Estate Development, Compared to 49% in 2020 The pandemic, worsening housing crisis, and social changes of the past two years appear to have struck a significant blow against NIMBYism, according to a recent survey by coUrbanize, a technology...

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WORD OF THE DAY: Aegis

WORD OF THE DAY: Aegis

[EE-jis] Part of speech: Noun Origin: Greek, early 17th century Definition: The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization; (in classical art and mythology) an attribute of Zeus and Athena (or their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) usually represented...

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WORD OF THE DAY:  Grandiloquent

WORD OF THE DAY: Grandiloquent

[ɡran-DIHL-ə-kwent] Part of speech: Adjective Origin: Latin, late 16th century Definition: A lofty, colorful style of speaking intended to impress; Being vain or pompous in an overbearing style Examples of Grandiloquent in a sentence "The speech, while intended to be...

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