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Word of the Day: November 20, 2023 Laissez-faire noun less-ay-FAIR What It Means Laissez-faire refers to an economic policy or doctrine that allows businesses to operate with very little interference from the government. Laissez-faire is also used as an adjective, as in “laissez-faire capitalism,” and often figuratively used to mean “hands-off,” as in “she took a laissez-faire approach to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Laissez-faire

Word of the Day: November 16, 2023 Woebegone adjective WOH-bih-gahn What It Means Woebegone describes someone or something that feels or shows great woe, sorrow, or misery. // The team never looked more woebegone than it did heading back to the locker room after losing the championship to their rivals by a single run. // Despite its woebegone appearance, the old … Continue reading Word of the Day – Woebegone

Word of the Day : November 15, 2023 Chimera noun kye-MEER-uh What It Means In Greek mythology, Chimera is a fire-breathing monster that has a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a snake’s tail. In general contexts, chimera can refer to something (such as an aspiration) that exists only in the imagination and is not possible in reality. // … Continue reading Word of the Day – Chimera

Word of the Day : November 14, 2023 Exigent adjective EK-suh-junt What It Means Exigent is a formal word that describes things that need to be dealt with immediately, as well as people who expect significant time, attention, effort, etc. from other people. // The warrantless search of the property was permitted because of exigent circumstances. // He struggled to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Exigent