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Word of the Day : January 11, 2024 Mangle verb MANG-gul What It Means To mangle something is to ruin it due to carelessness or a lack of skill. Mangle can also mean “to injure or damage something or someone severely by cutting, tearing, or crushing.” // Half-remembering a joke from her favorite sitcom, Ally mangled the punch line, but … Continue reading Word of the Day – Mangle

Word of the Day : January 10, 2024 Tenet What It Means A tenet is a principle, belief, or doctrine that is held to be true by members of an organization, movement, or profession. // On her first day at the fashion institute, Marta learned the basic tenets of the fashion industry. See the entry > TENET … Continue reading Word of the Day – Tenet

Word of the Day : January 9, 2024 Ominous adjective AH-muh-nus What It Means Something described as ominous hints or suggests that something bad is coming or is going to happen. // Our fears about the picnic being cancelled were heightened by the sight of dark, ominous clouds appearing over the horizon. See the entry > OMINOUS In Context "The … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ominous

Word of the Day : January 8, 2024 Ferret verb FAIR-ut What It Means To ferret means to find something, such as information, by careful searching. It is usually followed by the word out. // We love having her in our study group because she's good at ferreting out the answers to the study guide. See the entry > FERRET … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ferret