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Word of the Day : April 21, 2023 Wistful adjective WIST-ful What It Means To be wistful is to be full of or to inspire yearning or desire tinged with melancholy. Wistful can also mean “suggestive of sad thoughtfulness.” // As the car pulled away, Lea cast one last wistful glance at the house where she'd spent so many happy years. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Wistful

Word of the Day : April 20, 2023 Fortitude noun FOR-tuh-tood What it Means Fortitude is a formal word that refers to the strength of mind that enables someone to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage. Less formal words with similar meanings include grit, fiber, and pluck. // To reach the summit of Denali requires not only great … Continue reading Word of the Day – Fortitude

Word of the Day: April 19, 2023 Undergrid verb un-der-GHERD What It Means Undergird means “to strengthen or support (something) from below” or “to form the basis or foundation of.” // Their way of life is undergirded by religious faith. See the entry > UNDERGRID In Context “Genuine connection has always been scarce, but during the height of the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Undergrid

Word of the Day: April 18, 2023   Dolorous adjective DOH-luh-rus What it Means Dolorous means "causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief." // The acerbic and dolorous writings of Charles Bukowski garnered praise among lovers of poetry depicting the lives of the downtrodden in American society. See the entry > DOLOROUS In Context "Having haunted arenas longer than some … Continue reading Word of the Day – Dolorous