Tag: Shakespeare
Word of the Day: Querimony
Today’s word of the day, thanks to the Word Guru daily email, is querimony. According to the email, querimony, pronounced either [kwer-uh-moh-nee] (according to the email, which would translate in […]
Word of the Day: Chagrin
Today’s word of the day, courtesy of Merriam-Webster, is chagrin. The word can be used as either a noun or a verb, but the pronunciation is the same in either […]
Word of the Day Debacle
Today’s word of the day, courtesy of The Dictionary Project, is debacle (/di ˈbɑ kəl/ or deɪ- or də- or – -ˈbæk əl/, showing the different acceptable pronunciations). A debacle […]
Word of the Day: Copious
Today’s word of the day, thanks to Quizlet, is copious. According to www.dictionary.com, copious means “large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful,” or “having or yielding an abundant supply,” or […]
“Thou Naughty Knave” with a “Heart of Gold”– Phrases and Insults from Shakespeare
Amanda Platz Shakespeare’s monologues have sparked the imagination of scholars, actors, and audiences alike. His characters bring audiences to the edges of their seats, make them weep and laugh, and […]