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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

Word of the Day: April 14, 2023 Lackadaisical adjective lak-uh-DAY-zih-kul What It Means Something or someone described as lackadaisical is lacking in life, spirit, or zest. // His teachers did not approve of his lackadaisical approach to homework. See the entry > LACKADAISICAL In Context "A song like the lackadaisical ‘Funny in Dreams’ could scan as too facile—who’d have thought that strange things … Continue reading Word of the Day – Lackadaisical

Word of the Day: April 13, 2023 MacGyver verb muh-GHYE-ver What It Means To MacGyver something is to make, form, or repair it with materials that are conveniently on hand. // Social media websites are full of videos that show people MacGyvering everything from a life jacket out of a pair of pants to a stove using three metal cans … Continue reading Word of the Day – MacGyver