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Word of the Day : September 18, 2023 Zenith noun ZEE-nith What It Means Zenith refers to the strongest or most successful period of time for a person or thing. // At the zenith of her music career in the early 2000s, she released her best-selling album to date. See the entry > ZENITH In Context "Once deemed ‘one … Continue reading Word of the Day – Zenith

Word of the Day : September 15, 2023  adjective dih-MYOOR What It Means When describing something observed, such as clothing or an attitude, demure means "not attracting or demanding a lot of attention," making it a synonym of reserved and modest. When used to describe a person—it's usually applied to a girl or woman—it typically means "quiet and polite," but it … Continue reading Word of the Day – Demure

Word of the Day : September 14, 2023  Harbinger noun HAHR-bun-jer What It Means A harbinger is something that foreshadows, or gives an early indication of, something that will happen in the future. // When the star running back went down with an injury in the team’s first game, it turned out to be the harbinger of a disappointing … Continue reading Word of the Day – Harbinger

Word of the Day : September 13, 2023  Abstain verb ub-STAYN What It Means To abstain from something is to choose to not do or have that thing. Abstain can also mean specifically "to choose not to vote." // The doctor insisted that Drew abstain from eating for at least 12 hours before his blood test. // Ten members voted … Continue reading Word of the Day – Abstain