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Word of the Day : June 20, 2023 Nudnik noun NOOD-nik (the "OO" is as in "good") What It Means Nudnik refers to a person who is a bore or nuisance. // She dreads family gatherings, as her nudnik of a brother-in-law is always sure to be there droning on about this or that. See the entry > NUDNIK In … Continue reading Word of the Day – Nudnik

Word of the Day: June 19, 2023  Indomitable adjective in-DAH-muh-tuh-bul What It Means Indomitable is a formal word used to describe something that is impossible to defeat or discourage. // Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, and honors the indomitable spirit of African Americans past and present fighting for justice, liberation, and the fulfillment of … Continue reading Word of the Day – Indomitable

Word of the Day: June 16, 2023 Perennial adjective puh-REN-ee-ul What It Means Perennial is used to describe things that exist or continue in the same way or state for a long time, as well as things that happen again and again. In botany, perennial describes plants whose life cycles are more than two years long, as in "oregano … Continue reading Word of the Day – Perennial

Word of the Day: June 15, 2023 Vox Populi noun VOKS-POP-yoo-lye What It Means Vox populi is a Latin phrase that translates to “the voice of the people” and means, in essence, “popular sentiment or opinion.” // A successful campaign manager and ardent defender of workers’ rights, Adela dedicates her time to speaking on behalf of vox populi. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Vox Populi