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Word of the Day : November 11, 2025 Doughty adjective DOW-tee What It Means Doughty is a word with an old-fashioned flair used to describe someone who is brave, strong, and determined. // The monument celebrates the doughty townspeople who fended off invaders centuries ago. See the entry > DOUGHTY In Context “The film chooses to render our doughty heroes’ super-costumes … Continue reading Word of the Day: Doughty

Word of the Day: Temerity Temerity noun tuh-MAIR-uh-tee What It Means Temerity is the quality of being confident and unafraid of danger or punishment, especially in a way that seems rude or foolish. Temerity may also refer to a rash or reckless act. // She had the temerity to ask me for another loan when she had yet to begin … Continue reading Word of the Day : Temerity

Word of the Day : Vamouse Vamouse verb vuh-MOOSS   What It Means Vamoose is an informal word that means "to depart quickly." // With the sheriff hot on their tails, the bank robbers knew they had better vamoose. See the entry > VAMOUSE In Context "... I spotted the culprit, a young racoon, attempting to dislodge one … Continue reading Word of the Day: Vamouse

Word of the Day : November 6, 2025 Concilatory adjective kun-SILL-yuh-tor-ee What It Means Something described as conciliatory is intended to reduce hostility or to gain favor or goodwill. // As the customer’s voice rose, the manager adopted a soothing, conciliatory tone and promised that the situation would be remedied. See the entry > CONCILATORY In Context “When … Continue reading Word of the Day: Concilatory