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Word of the Day : February 13, 2023 Magniloquent adjective mag-NIL-uh-kwunt What It Means Magniloquent describes language that is intended to sound very impressive and important, or a person who uses such language. // The magniloquent sportscaster sometimes got so carried away with his monologues that he would forget to describe the action on the field. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Magniloquent

Word of the Day : February 10, 2023 Ignis Fatuus noun IG-nis FATCH-uh-wus What It Means An ignis fatuus is a light that sometimes appears in the night over marshy ground and is often attributable to the combustion of gas from decomposed organic matter. The term can also refer to a deceptive goal or hope. // An ignis fatuus hovered … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ignis Fatuus

Word of the Day : February 9, 2023 Vapid adjective VAP-id What It Means Someone or something described as vapid is lacking in liveliness, force, or spirit. As such, vapid is often synonymous with dull or boring. // Finn preferred to watch the game in silence, with the TV on mute, rather than listen to the vapid chatter of the play-by-play announcer. See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day – Vapid

Word of the Day : February 8, 2023 Despot noun DESS-putt What It Means A despot is a ruler who has total power and who often uses that power in cruel and unfair ways. Despot can also be used somewhat formally to refer to a person who simply has a lot of power over other people. // Last semester, one … Continue reading Word of the Day – Despot