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Word of the Day : March 3, 2023 Accentuate verb ak-SEN-shu-wayt What It Means Accentuate means “to make something more noticeable.” // He likes to wear clothes that accentuate his muscular build. See the entry > ACCENTUATE In Context “With a tunnel of light haloing her from the outside, Brittney Parks is dressed like a ‘90s vixen in baggy jeans … Continue reading Word of the Day – Accentuate

Word of the Day: March 2, 2023  Contretemps noun KAHN-truh-tahn What It Means The word contretemps refers to an inconvenient or embarrassing occurrence or situation. It can also refer to a dispute or argument. // Jacqueline found herself in the middle of an embarrassing contretemps when her client suddenly changed his story and, ignoring her advice, spoke to reporters. // … Continue reading Word of the Day – Contretemps

Word of the Day : March 1, 2023 Fresco noun FRESS-koh What It Means Fresco refers to the art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster using water-based pigments. It is also the word for a painting executed in this style. // The ceiling piece was done in fresco and dates back to the 1800s. // The fresco that adorned the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Fresco