proh-SCRIBE
(verb) To forbid or prohibit, especially by law.
The regime proscribed public protests and unauthorized gatherings.
Fun Fact
“Proscribe” is often confused with “prescribe,” which means to recommend or authorize. Historically, to proscribe someone was to banish them or even sentence them to death—Julius Caesar and other Roman leaders famously used proscription lists to target political enemies.
FLOR-id
(adjective) Having a red or flushed complexion; or overly elaborate and showy in style.
The florid writing style distracted from the simplicity of the message.
Late Middle English: from Latin floridus ‘flowery’, from flos, flor- meaning “flower.”
Fun Fact
Florid can describe both rosy cheeks and flowery prose—but it’s not always a compliment. In architecture, speech, and writing, it often suggests ornate excess—decorative language, frilly detail, or too much embellishment. Think Victorian wallpaper, overwritten novels, or grandiose speeches. But when used well, a florid touch can feel rich, romantic, or poetic.
Today's Word Unremitting uhn-ruh-MITT-ing Definition (adjective) Never relaxing or slackening;...
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