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Word of the Day :  June 23, 2026 Quail verb KWAIL What It Means To quail is to feel afraid and often to show your fear in a way that can be clearly seen. // Although giving a 5-minute speech was a requirement for passing the class, a few students quailed at the thought of public speaking, seeming … Continue reading Word of the Day: Quail

Word of the Day : June 22, 2026 Cavalcade noun kav-ul-KAYD What It Means Cavalcade most often refers to a series of related things. An older meaning, still in use, is “a procession of riders or carriages”; vehicles or ships in a procession can be referred to as a cavalcade too. // Since the high-powered console’s debut … Continue reading Word of the Day: Cavalcade

Word of the Day :  June 17, 2026 Wifty adjective WIF-tee What It Means Wifty, a synonym of ditzy, describes something or someone eccentrically silly or scatterbrained. // The play features a wifty character who starts out blissfully unaware of the conflict driving the plot but ultimately pulls it together to save the day. See the entry > WIFTY … Continue reading Word of the Day: Wifty

Word of the Day : Gamut Gamut noun GAM-ut What It Means A gamut is a range or series of related things. When we say that something “runs the gamut,” we are saying that it encompasses an entire range of related things. // The flea market offerings run the gamut with a wide array of vendors each offering … Continue reading Word of the Day: Gamut