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Word of the Day : July 13, 2023 Outlandish adjective out-LAN-dish What It Means Outlandish describes things that are strikingly strange or unusual; in this use, it's a synonym of bizarre. Outlandish can also describe things, such as claims, rumors, and accusations, that go beyond reasonable limits or standards. // One of the author's greatest strengths is her ability to write outlandish characters … Continue reading Word of the Day – Outlandish

Word of the Day : July 11, 2023 Loquacious adjective loh-KWAY-shus What It Means Someone described as loquacious might also be called wordy (prone to using more words than considered necessary when talking) or garrulous (tending to talking a lot). // She's the loquacious host of a weekly news podcast. See the entry > LOQUACIOUS In Context “He is the most well-read city … Continue reading Word of the Day – Loquacious

Word of the Day : July 10, 2023 Bon Vivant noun bahn-vee-VAHNT What It Means A bon vivant is a sociable person who has cultivated and refined tastes especially with respect to food and drink. // She has become something of a bon vivant since moving to Paris, going out most nights and delighting in the city's many famous … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bon Vivant

Word of the Day : July 7, 2023 Mitigate verb MIT-uh-gayt What It Means To mitigate something is to make it less severe, harmful, or painful. // One way we can mitigate the impact the construction project will have on residents is to commit to completing the project in the allotted time. See the entry > MITIGATE In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day – Mitigate