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Word of the Day : September 28, 2023  Fervid adjective FER-vid What It Means Fervid is a somewhat formal word describing people or things that express, or are expressive of, strong feelings. // Many of the movie franchise’s most fervid fans camped outside of theaters for days leading up to the new installment’s opening night. See the entry > FERVID … Continue reading Word of the Day – Fervid

Word of the Day : September 27, 2023 Nepotism noun NEP-uh-tiz-um What It Means Nepotism refers to favoritism based on kinship, and especially to the unfair practice of giving jobs and other favors to relatives. // It was strongly believed that nepotism played a role in helping Jessica get the sales manager position at her cousin's store. See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day – Nepotism

Word of the Day : September 26, 2023 Grok verb GRAHK What It Means To grok something is to understand it both profoundly and intuitively. // She enjoyed the deep discussions in her metaphysics class that helped her grok some of the main themes of Western philosophy. See the entry > GROK In Context "The thing that marketing teams can’t … Continue reading Word of The Day: Grok

Word of the Day: September 25, 2023 Quorum noun KWOR-um What It Means Quorum refers to the smallest number of people who must be present at a meeting in order for official decisions to be made. Broadly speaking, quorum may refer to any select group. // The organization's charter states that a quorum of at least seven board members must be … Continue reading Word of the Day – Quorum