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Word of the Day : March 7, 2023 Laudable adjective LAW-duh-bul What It Means Laudable means "worthy of praise," and is a synonym of commendable. // Thanks to the laudable efforts of dozens of volunteers, the town's Winter Carnival was an enjoyable event for everyone. See the entry > LAUDABLE In Context "Empowering Black and Indigenous-owned businesses, creating pathways for … Continue reading Word of the Day – Laudable

Word of the Day: March 6, 2023  Vindicate What It Means Vindicate means “to show that someone is not guilty.” It can also mean “to show that someone or something that has been criticized or doubted is correct, true, or reasonable.” // In light of the new evidence, we believe that our client will be completely vindicated. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Vindicate

Word of the Day : March 3, 2023 Accentuate verb ak-SEN-shu-wayt What It Means Accentuate means “to make something more noticeable.” // He likes to wear clothes that accentuate his muscular build. See the entry > ACCENTUATE In Context “With a tunnel of light haloing her from the outside, Brittney Parks is dressed like a ‘90s vixen in baggy jeans … Continue reading Word of the Day – Accentuate

Word of the Day: March 2, 2023  Contretemps noun KAHN-truh-tahn What It Means The word contretemps refers to an inconvenient or embarrassing occurrence or situation. It can also refer to a dispute or argument. // Jacqueline found herself in the middle of an embarrassing contretemps when her client suddenly changed his story and, ignoring her advice, spoke to reporters. // … Continue reading Word of the Day – Contretemps