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Word of the Day : September 27, 2023 Nepotism noun NEP-uh-tiz-um What It Means Nepotism refers to favoritism based on kinship, and especially to the unfair practice of giving jobs and other favors to relatives. // It was strongly believed that nepotism played a role in helping Jessica get the sales manager position at her cousin's store. See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day – Nepotism

Word of the Day : September 26, 2023 Grok verb GRAHK What It Means To grok something is to understand it both profoundly and intuitively. // She enjoyed the deep discussions in her metaphysics class that helped her grok some of the main themes of Western philosophy. See the entry > GROK In Context "The thing that marketing teams can’t … Continue reading Word of The Day: Grok

Word of the Day: September 25, 2023 Quorum noun KWOR-um What It Means Quorum refers to the smallest number of people who must be present at a meeting in order for official decisions to be made. Broadly speaking, quorum may refer to any select group. // The organization's charter states that a quorum of at least seven board members must be … Continue reading Word of the Day – Quorum

Word of the Day: September 22, 2023 Mesmerize verb MEZ-muh-ryze What It Means Mesmerize means "to hold the attention of someone entirely; to interest or amaze someone so much that nothing else is seen or noticed." The word is often used in the phrase "be mesmerized." // The crowd was mesmerized by the flawlessly synchronous movements of the acrobats. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Mesmerize