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Word of the Day: July 6, 2023 Dog Days noun DAWG-DAYZ What It Means Dog days is a plural noun that refers to the hottest time of the year, which in the northern hemisphere is usually between early July and early September. Dog days can also refer to a period of stagnation or inactivity suggestive of hot, sultry weather when it … Continue reading Word of the Day – Dog Days

Word of the Day : July 5, 2023  Abscond What It Means To abscond is to leave, flee, or escape a place in secret and go into hiding. Often, someone is said to have absconded with something. // The suspect absconded to Canada before investigators could reach her at home. // He became concerned that one of his co-conspirators would abscond with … Continue reading Word of the Day – Abscond

Word of the Day : July 4, 2023 Girandole noun JEER-un-dohl What It Means Girandole can refer to an ornamental branched candlestick, as well as to a pendant earring usually with three ornaments hanging from a central piece. In its earliest uses, girandole referred to a radiating and showy composition, such as a cluster of skyrockets fired together for a … Continue reading Word of the Day – Girandole

Word of the Day : July 3, 2023 Embezzle verb im-BEZZ-ul What It Means To embezzle is to steal something (usually money) that you have been entrusted with. // The company's senior accounts manager embezzled thousands of dollars from her employer. See the entry > EMBEZZLE In Context “In the courtroom, [courthouse dog] Ollie stands with those testifying as … Continue reading Word of the Day – Embezzle