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Word of the Day : June 5, 2026 Interloper noun in-ter-LOH-per What It Means An interloper is a person who intrudes in a place or sphere of activity; they are not wanted or welcome by the other people present. // Summer residents were regarded as interlopers who lacked a commitment to the town's welfare. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day: Interloper

Word of the Day :  June 4, 2026 Redolent adjective RED-uh-lunt What It Means As a synonym of aromatic, the word redolent can describe something that has a noticeable smell without specifying the scent, but more often it is accompanied by of or with and means “full of a specified fragrance,” as in “redolent with incense.” Redolent can also describe something that causes thoughts or … Continue reading Word of the Day : Redolent

Word of the Day : June 3, 2026  Engender verb in-JEN-der What It Means Engender is a formal word that means “to be the source or cause of something.” // Our monthly book club meetings started as a way to connect and ended up being a great place to engender unity and build life-long friendships. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day : Engender

Word of the Day : June 2, 2026 Cruz  noun KRUKS What It Means Crux refers to the most important part of something (such as a problem, issue, or puzzle). It is often used in the phrase "the crux of." // The crux of the problem is that the project's budget is totally inadequate. See the entry > CRUZ … Continue reading Word of the Day : Cruz