Word of the Day – May 2 – Obliterate
Verb: Obliterate (uh-BLIT-uh-rayt)
Definition:
1. To remove from recognition or memory
2. To remove from existence
3. To make undecipherable by wiping out or covering over.
Sample sentence:...
Word of the Day – May 1 – Abstruse
Adjective: Abstruse (ub-STROOSS)
Definition: Difficult to comprehend.
Sample sentence: The author's new book is not as abstruse as his previous works and is likely to...
Health Tip – May 1 – Lead in Lipstick
Lead levels in lipsticks aren’t typically very high, but they have edged up since the FDA began tracking them in 2007. A new report...
Word of the Day – Apr. 30- Spiel
Noun: Spiel (SPEEL)
Definition: A voluble line of often extravagant talk: a speech delivered especially to sell or promote something.
Sample sentence: Jonathan called...
Health Tip – Apr. 30 – Citrus Fruits to Lower Your Risk of Stroke
Eating oranges and grapefruit daily seem to help lower the risk of stroke among women, thanks to compounds called flavones they contain. This news...
Word of the Day – Apr. 27 – Patagium
Noun: Patagium (puh-TAY-jee-um)
Definition:
1. The fold of skin connecting the forelimbs and hind limbs of some tetrapods (as flying squirrels).
2. The fold of...
Health Tip – Apr. 27 – Does Light at Night Raise Breast Cancer Risk?
We know that artificial light at night appears to affect breast cancer risk: studies have shown that the incidence of the disease is higher...
Word of the Day – Apr. 26 – Unabashed
Adjective: Unabashed (un-uh-BASHT)
Definition: Not disconcerted, undistinguished, unapologetic.
Sample sentence: I will admit that I am an unabashed fan of the Singing Bee.
Health Tip – Apr. 26 – Big Breakfast May Backfire
Don't count on a big breakfast to promote weight loss. Earlier research suggested that a hearty morning meal cuts down on your appetite -...
Word of the Day – Apr. 25 – Oppugn
Verb: Oppugn (uh-PYOON)
Definition:
1. To fight against
2. To call in question
Sample sentence: The local papers have begun to oppugn the candidate's claims, arguing that...
