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Word of the Day: April 26, 2023 Carouse verb kuh-ROWZ ("OW" as in 'cow') What It Means Carouse means "to drink alcohol, make noise, and have fun with other people." // After a long night of carousing around Puerto Vallarta, the travelers settled into their hotel room. See the entry > CAROUSE In Context "While my best friend and … Continue reading Word of the Day – Carouse

Word of the Day : April 25, 2023  Orthography noun or-THAH-gruh-fee What It Means Orthography refers to “correct spelling,” or “the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage.” // As the winner of several spelling bees, she impressed her teachers with her exceptional grasp of orthography. See the entry > ORTHOGRAPHY In Context “What … Continue reading Word of the Day – Orthography

Word of the Day : April 24, 2023 Reprehensible adjective rep-rih-HEN-suh-bul What It Means Reprehensible is a formal word that means “worthy of or deserving blame or very strong criticism.” // A recent news article called for the mayor's resignation, citing the recent accusations of bribery as both plausible and reprehensible. See the entry > REPREHENSIBLE In Context “The … Continue reading Word of the Day – Reprehensible

Word of the Day : April 21, 2023 Wistful adjective WIST-ful What It Means To be wistful is to be full of or to inspire yearning or desire tinged with melancholy. Wistful can also mean “suggestive of sad thoughtfulness.” // As the car pulled away, Lea cast one last wistful glance at the house where she'd spent so many happy years. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Wistful