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Word of the Day : July 4, 2023 Girandole noun JEER-un-dohl What It Means Girandole can refer to an ornamental branched candlestick, as well as to a pendant earring usually with three ornaments hanging from a central piece. In its earliest uses, girandole referred to a radiating and showy composition, such as a cluster of skyrockets fired together for a … Continue reading Word of the Day – Girandole

Word of the Day : July 3, 2023 Embezzle verb im-BEZZ-ul What It Means To embezzle is to steal something (usually money) that you have been entrusted with. // The company's senior accounts manager embezzled thousands of dollars from her employer. See the entry > EMBEZZLE In Context “In the courtroom, [courthouse dog] Ollie stands with those testifying as … Continue reading Word of the Day – Embezzle

Word of the Day : June 30, 2023 Facilitate verb fuh-SIL-uh-tayt What It Means To facilitate something is to help bring it about, as in "her rise to power was facilitated by her influential friends." In other words, facilitating something eases the way for it to happen smoothly and effectively. // The moderator's role is to facilitate the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Facilitate

Word of the Day : June 29, 2023 Dyed-in-the-Wool adjective dyde-in-thuh-WOOL What It Means Someone described as dyed-in-the-wool has very strong, uncompromising beliefs or opinions. // The festival was held in a remote, rural town, ensuring it would attract no one but the most dyed-in-the-wool bluegrass fans. See the entry > DYED-IN-THE-WOOL in Context “Nearly a century after Milton Hershey brought … Continue reading Word of the Day – Dyed-in-the-Wool