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Word of the Day: March 13, 2023 Apotheosis  noun uh-pah-thee-OH-sis What It Means Apotheosis means "the perfect form or example of something" or "the highest or best part of something." It can also mean "elevation to divine status; deification." // Some consider (however ironically) french fries to be the apotheosis of U.S. cuisine. // Their music reached its creative apotheosis in the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Apotheosis

Word of the Day: March 10, 2023 Factotum noun fak-TOH-tum What It Means A factotum is a person who has many diverse activities or responsibilities, and especially one whose work involves a wide variety of tasks. // After graduating from college, Natalia worked for several years as an office factotum. See the entry > FACTOTUM In Context "Francesca, one … Continue reading Word of the Day – Factotum

Word of the Day : March 9, 2023 Ingratiate verb in-GRAY-shee-ayt What It Means Ingratiate means “to gain favor or acceptance by deliberate effort.” It is usually used with with, and is often (though not always) used disapprovingly. // Scam artists often have an uncanny ability to ingratiate themselves with their victims using subtle flattery that only seems obvious in retrospect. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ingratiate

Word of the Day: March 8, 2023 Cahoots plural noun kuh-HOOTS What It Means Cahoots is an informal word that is usually used in the phrase “in cahoots” to describe a partnership or alliance for making or implementing secret plans. // Though five years apart in age, the two siblings are often in cahoots when it comes to making … Continue reading Word of the Day – Cahoots