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Word of the Day : October 12, 2023 Gullible adjective GULL-uh-bul What It Means Someone described as gullible is easily fooled or cheated. In other words, they are quick to believe something that is not true. // The store sells overpriced souvenirs to gullible tourists, and no self-respecting local would shop there. See the entry > GULLIBLE In Context “It’s true … Continue reading Word of the Day – Gullible

Word of the Day: October 11, 2023 Voracity noun vuh-RASS-uh-tee What It Means Voracity refers to an immoderate eagerness or enthusiasm for something, or to an intense desire to eat or consume something. // Elena reads books with a voracity that requires multiple weekly visits to the library. // After ten straight hours of driving, Marv ate his late … Continue reading Word of the Day -Voracity

Word of the Day : October 10, 2023 Berserk adjective ber-SERK What It Means Berserk generally means “markedly out of control due to intense anger or excitement.” It is often used in the phrase go berserk, which can mean either “to become very excited” or “to become very angry and often violent.” // The crowd went wild with berserk fans screaming … Continue reading Word of the Day – Berserk

Word of the Day: October 9, 2023 Juncture noun JUNK-cher What It Means Juncture refers to an important point in a process or activity, or to a junction, that is, a place where things join. // "At this juncture in the editing process," said Philip, "it is important that all facts have been double-checked and sources verified." // At the juncture of … Continue reading Word of the Day – Juncture