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Word of the Day : July 7, 2023 Mitigate verb MIT-uh-gayt What It Means To mitigate something is to make it less severe, harmful, or painful. // One way we can mitigate the impact the construction project will have on residents is to commit to completing the project in the allotted time. See the entry > MITIGATE In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day – Mitigate

Word of the Day: July 6, 2023 Dog Days noun DAWG-DAYZ What It Means Dog days is a plural noun that refers to the hottest time of the year, which in the northern hemisphere is usually between early July and early September. Dog days can also refer to a period of stagnation or inactivity suggestive of hot, sultry weather when it … Continue reading Word of the Day – Dog Days

Word of the Day : July 5, 2023  Abscond What It Means To abscond is to leave, flee, or escape a place in secret and go into hiding. Often, someone is said to have absconded with something. // The suspect absconded to Canada before investigators could reach her at home. // He became concerned that one of his co-conspirators would abscond with … Continue reading Word of the Day – Abscond

Word of the Day : July 4, 2023 Girandole noun JEER-un-dohl What It Means Girandole can refer to an ornamental branched candlestick, as well as to a pendant earring usually with three ornaments hanging from a central piece. In its earliest uses, girandole referred to a radiating and showy composition, such as a cluster of skyrockets fired together for a … Continue reading Word of the Day – Girandole