It’s that time of year again, when the Cambridge Dictionary announces the word that it feels best defines the last 12 months.

Today's word of the day is "obdurate," an adjective describing someone stubbornly resistant to persuasion or emotional appeals. Originating from the Latin "obdurare" meaning "to harden," it entered ...

One of my aggravating moments is when I read in a newspaper, or hear on a television newscast, the total misuse of the words “democracy” (noun), democratic (adjective), and Democrat (proper noun). How ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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"Words That Start with A"! The English language is rich and diverse, and starting with the very first letter of the alphabet, 'A' offers a fascinating journey into its vast vocabulary. Whether you're ...

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In Filipino colloquial (slang) terms, few words capture a sense of playful absurdity, wackiness, or comical foolishness quite like “kengkoy.” At some point while growing up, every Filipino child born ...

As my Inc.com colleague Justin Bariso has explained, ask psychologists about how to think about personality and they’ll all point you to “the Big 5.” Understanding how introverted, open, or neurotic ...