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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

Word of the Day: Accolade Accolade noun AK-uh-layd What It Means Accolade refers to an award or expression of praise. It is often used in the plural form. // The movie's special effects have drawn accolades from both fans and critics. See the entry > ACCOLADE In Context "'It is a tremendous honor to be mentioned on the extended … Continue reading Word of the Day – Accolade

Word of the Day:January 4, 2024 Skulk verb SKULK What It Means To skulk is to move around or hide in a stealthy or secretive way. A person or animal that is said to be skulking is often assumed or considered to be up to some form of wrongdoing or mischief. // The cat often skulks around the entryway, waiting … Continue reading Word of the Day – Skulk

Word of the Day :  December 20, 2023 Bowdlerize verb BOHD-ler-ize What It Means In its strictest sense, to bowdlerize a book, manuscript, etc. is to modify it by editing so that nothing judged to be morally harmful or offensive remains. More broadly, bowdlerize means "to modify by abridging, simplifying, or distorting in style or content." // The publisher's … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bowdlerize