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Word of the Day: October 22, 2026 Vocation nounvoh-KAY-shun What It Means Vocation can refer simply to an occupation, or it can refer to a strong calling to pursue a particular kind of work or course of action. // Since he was a teenager, he knew that he would find his vocation in marine biology. … Continue reading Word of the Day: Vocation

Word of the Day: October 21, 2026 Jilt verbJILT What It Means To jilt someone is usually to abruptly end a romantic relationship with them. Jilt is also applied to various kinds of abrupt rejection. // The novel begins with the hero, having just been jilted by his fiancée, setting off to hike the Appalachian … Continue reading Word of the Day: Jilt

Word of the Day:October 20, 2026 Compunction nounkum-PUNK-shun What It Means Compunction refers to a feeling of misgiving, that is, doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event. It can also refer to a feeling of guilt or regret. The word is typically used in negative constructions. // We moved ahead with the plans without … Continue reading Word of the Day: Compunction

Word of the Day: October 19, 2026 Fervid adjectiveFER-vid What It Means Fervid is used to describe people or things that express or are expressive of strong feelings. // The core of the book is the fervid letters the friends exchanged during the years they were apart. See the entry Fervid in Context “Fervid superfans … Continue reading Word of the Day: Fervid