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Word of the Day: December 14, 2023 Genial adjective JEEN-yul What It Means Someone described as genial is cheerful and pleasant; a thing described as genial suggests or expresses friendliness and cheer. // Omar was a most genial host, making sure to spend time with each and every one of the guests at the reception. // Though I knew no one at the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Genial

Word of the Day: December 13, 2023 Exhort verb ig-ZORT What It Means To exhort someone is to try to strongly urge them to do something. // The volunteers exhorted the young adults to register to vote before the upcoming election. See the entry >   EXHORT In Context “Now and again, the band pauses as the musicians … Continue reading Word of the Exhort

Word of the Day: December 12, 2023 Mentor noun MEN-tor What It Means A mentor is someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person. // They regarded the professor not only as a mentor, but as a good friend as well. See the entry > MENTOR In Context “The … Continue reading Word of the Day – Mentor

Word of the Day : December 11, 2023 Quixotic adjective kwik-SAH-tik What It Means Quixotic describes people and ideas that are foolishly impractical, especially as they pursue or relate to the pursuit of ideals. A quixotic person is often known for lofty romantic ideas or extravagantly chivalrous action. Quixotic can also describe things that are unpredictable. // Although they lived … Continue reading Word of the Day – Quixotic