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Word of the Day : September 15, 2023  adjective dih-MYOOR What It Means When describing something observed, such as clothing or an attitude, demure means "not attracting or demanding a lot of attention," making it a synonym of reserved and modest. When used to describe a person—it's usually applied to a girl or woman—it typically means "quiet and polite," but it … Continue reading Word of the Day – Demure

Word of the Day : September 14, 2023  Harbinger noun HAHR-bun-jer What It Means A harbinger is something that foreshadows, or gives an early indication of, something that will happen in the future. // When the star running back went down with an injury in the team’s first game, it turned out to be the harbinger of a disappointing … Continue reading Word of the Day – Harbinger

Word of the Day : September 13, 2023  Abstain verb ub-STAYN What It Means To abstain from something is to choose to not do or have that thing. Abstain can also mean specifically "to choose not to vote." // The doctor insisted that Drew abstain from eating for at least 12 hours before his blood test. // Ten members voted … Continue reading Word of the Day – Abstain

Word of the Day  September 11, 2023  Injunction noun in-JUNK-shun What It Means Injunction refers to an order from a court of law that says something must be done or must not be done. // The group has obtained an injunction to prevent the demolition of the building. See the entry > INJUNCTION In Context “While a district court … Continue reading Word of the Day: Injunction