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Word of the Day: April 27, 2023 Vicissitudes noun plural vuh-SISS-uh-toodz What It means The word vicissitudes usually refers to events or situations that occur by chance. It can also apply specifically to the difficulties or hardships, usually beyond one's control, that are commonly encountered in a life, career, etc., or simply to the quality or state of … Continue reading Word of the Day – Vicissitudes

Word of the Day: April 26, 2023 Carouse verb kuh-ROWZ ("OW" as in 'cow') What It Means Carouse means "to drink alcohol, make noise, and have fun with other people." // After a long night of carousing around Puerto Vallarta, the travelers settled into their hotel room. See the entry > CAROUSE In Context "While my best friend and … Continue reading Word of the Day – Carouse

Word of the Day : April 25, 2023  Orthography noun or-THAH-gruh-fee What It Means Orthography refers to “correct spelling,” or “the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage.” // As the winner of several spelling bees, she impressed her teachers with her exceptional grasp of orthography. See the entry > ORTHOGRAPHY In Context “What … Continue reading Word of the Day – Orthography

Word of the Day : April 24, 2023 Reprehensible adjective rep-rih-HEN-suh-bul What It Means Reprehensible is a formal word that means “worthy of or deserving blame or very strong criticism.” // A recent news article called for the mayor's resignation, citing the recent accusations of bribery as both plausible and reprehensible. See the entry > REPREHENSIBLE In Context “The … Continue reading Word of the Day – Reprehensible