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Word of the Day : February 22, 2023  Rectify verb REK-tuh-fye What It Means Rectify means “to correct something that is wrong.” // We were given the wrong room key, but the hotel management quickly rectified the situation. See the entry > RECTIFY In Context “‘The only way to rectify severe thermal or chemical damage is to frequently trim off dead … Continue reading Word of the Day – Rectify

Word of the Day : February 21, 2023 Onerous adjective AH-nuh-rus What It means Onerous means "involving, imposing, or constituting a burden." It typically describes something that is difficult and unpleasant to do or deal with. // They were assigned the onerous task of post-show cleanup. // The government imposed onerous taxes on imports. See the entry > ONEROUS In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day – Onerous

Word of the Day  : February 20, 2023 Prerogative noun prih-RAH-guh-tiv What it Means Prerogative means “right or privilege,” and especially refers to a special right or privilege that some people have. // If you'd rather sell the tickets than use them, that's your prerogative. See the entry > PRERPGATIVE In Context “The stakes never feel particularly high … Continue reading Word of the Day – Prerogative

Word of the Day : February 17, 2023  Anachronism noun uh-NAK-ruh-niz-um What it Means An anachronism is an error in which something in a movie, story, etc., is placed in a time where it does not belong. Anachronism can also refer to a person or a thing that seems to belong to the past and to not fit in the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Anachronism