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Acidulous is Word of the Week, a feature that aims to help readers boost their vocabulary in a meaningful way that has practical applications. Each week, our editorial staff presents a word, its definition and its use in a sentence …
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10/3/24
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Word of the Week is a feature that aims to help readers boost their vocabulary in a meaningful way that has practical applications. Each week, our editorial staff presents a word, its definition and …
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9/26/24
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Word of the Week is a feature that aims to help readers boost their vocabulary in a meaningful way that has practical applications. Each week, our editorial staff presents a word, its definition and …
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9/19/24
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Word of the Week is a feature that aims to help readers boost their vocabulary in a meaningful way that has practical applications. Each week, our editorial staff presents a word, its definition and …
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9/12/24
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Ossify : (AH-suh-fye) a verb meaning something becomes hardened or conventional and opposed to change. In medical contexts, something that ossifies (such as cartilage) forms or is transformed …
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8/29/24
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Gadabout : (GAD-uh-bout) a noun meaning someone who flits about in social activity, as by going to many places and social events for pleasure. "She was a gadabout who was rarely home, and her …
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8/22/24
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Parry : (PAIR-ee) a verb meaning to defend yourself by turning away from or pushing aside a weapon, assault or evading something, such as a question, especially by using a clever response. "She …
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8/15/24
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Agility : (ə-ˈji-lə-tē) a noun meaning the ability to move quickly and easily. "Caeleb Dressel, who grew up in Green Cove Springs and swam for the University of Florida, demonstrated …
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8/8/24
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Sanctimonious : ( sank-tuh-MOH-nee-us ) an adjective describing someone who behaves as though they are morally superior to others, usually hypocritically. "Former President Donald Trump retired …
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8/1/24
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Tomfoolery : (tahm-FOO-luh-ree) an old-fashioned noun meaning playful or silly behavior. " The antics in the play itself apparently inspired tomfoolery behind the scenes as well, as …
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7/25/24
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Swole : ( swōl ) an adjective meaning extremely muscular, in other words, a way to describe someone with a physique enhanced by bodybuilding exercises. "Her New Year’s resolution was …
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7/18/24
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Glade : (GLAYD) a noun meaning a grassy open space in a forest. "She felt the most at ease outdoors, often taking delight in the peaceful glades she came across on her hikes."
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7/11/24
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