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Word of the Day: June 27, 2023  Pungent adjective PUN-junt What It Means Pungent typically describes things that have a strong, sharp taste or smell. It can also describe communication that has a strong effect on the mind because of being clever and direct. // Toni likes to add pungent habaneros to her chili to give it an extra … Continue reading Word of the Day – Pungent

Word of the Day: June 26, 2023  Consigliere noun kohn-sil-YEH-reh What It Means Consigliere refers to a trusted adviser or counselor. Originally, a consigliere specifically served the leader of a criminal organization such as the Mafia, but others likened to such an adviser are now sometimes called consiglieres too. // Largely unknown to the general public, she … Continue reading Word of the Day – Consigliere

Word of the Day : June 23, 2023 Hashtag noun HASH-tag What It Means A hashtag is a word or phrase that starts with the symbol # and that categorizes or comments on the text or image it accompanies. The word hashtag can also refer to the symbol # as used in a hashtag. // She used the hashtag #VeganEats to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Hashtag

Word of the Day : June 22, 2023 Jaundiced adjective JAWN-dist What It Means Jaundiced means “showing or influenced by feelings of distrust, distaste, or hostility.” Someone described as jaundiced, or as possessing jaundiced opinions or views, is typically understood to feel that way because of negative past experiences. // She developed a very jaundiced view of politics and politicians … Continue reading Word of the Day – Jaundiced