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Word of the Day : November 15, 2023 Chimera noun kye-MEER-uh What It Means In Greek mythology, Chimera is a fire-breathing monster that has a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a snake’s tail. In general contexts, chimera can refer to something (such as an aspiration) that exists only in the imagination and is not possible in reality. // … Continue reading Word of the Day – Chimera

Word of the Day : November 14, 2023 Exigent adjective EK-suh-junt What It Means Exigent is a formal word that describes things that need to be dealt with immediately, as well as people who expect significant time, attention, effort, etc. from other people. // The warrantless search of the property was permitted because of exigent circumstances. // He struggled to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Exigent

Word of the Day - November 13, 2023 Gravitate What It Means To gravitate is to move, tend to move, or be attracted to or toward someone or something. // Many young people now gravitate toward careers on social media. See the entry > GRAVITATE In Context “... Olipop has grown into a nationwide brand and favorite … Continue reading Word of the Gravitate

Word of the Day: November 10, 2023 Suffuse verb suh-FYOOZ What It Means To suffuse something is to spread over it or fill it, either literally or figuratively. The word suffuse is usually encountered in literary contexts. // Natural sunlight suffused the room as she opened the blinds. // The novel tells a difficult story, but it is suffused with hope. See … Continue reading Word of the Day – Suffuse