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Word of the Day: June 15, 2023 Vox Populi noun VOKS-POP-yoo-lye What It Means Vox populi is a Latin phrase that translates to “the voice of the people” and means, in essence, “popular sentiment or opinion.” // A successful campaign manager and ardent defender of workers’ rights, Adela dedicates her time to speaking on behalf of vox populi. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Vox Populi

Word of the Day : June 14, 2023 Dissemble verb dih-SEM-bul What It Means Dissemble is a formal word that means “to conceal facts, feelings, or intentions with deceptive explanations, reasons, etc.” It's frequently used as a gentler way to say “lie.” // The board's members have lost all confidence in the organization's leader because she has repeatedly dissembled about … Continue reading Word of the Day – Dissemble

Word of the Day : June 13, 2023 Fruition noun froo-ISH-un What It Means Fruition refers to a state of being complete or fully realized. It's usually used in the phrases "come to fruition" or "bring to fruition." Fruition can also refer to the state of bearing fruit. // When she landed the role of Roxy in a Broadway … Continue reading Word of the Day – Fruition

Word of the Day : June 9, 2023 Saturnine adjective SAT-er-nyne What It Means Saturnine is a literary word that typically describes people who are glum and grumpy, or things that suggest or express gloom. It can also mean “slow to act or change.” // A walk in the sunshine can improve your mood significantly, raising the spirits … Continue reading Word of the Day – Saturnine