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Word of the Day : September 19, 2025 Succumb verb suh-KUM What It Means Succumbing is about yielding to something: someone who succumbs to a pressure or emotion stops trying to resist that pressure or emotion, and someone who succumbs to an injury or disease dies because of that injury or disease. The word is often … Continue reading Word of the Day: Succumb

Word of the Day : September 18, 2025 Rationale noun rash-uh-NAL What It Means Rationale refers to an explanation or reason for something said or done. It is often used with for, behind, or of. // City council members who oppose the zoning change should be ready to explain their rationale for voting against it. // She’s explained the rationale behind her early retirement. … Continue reading Word of the Day: Rationale

Word of the Day : September 17, 2025 Jovial adjective JOH-vee-ul What It Means Jovial describes people as well as moods, attitudes, etc., that are cheerful and jolly.  // The audience was in a jovial mood as the headlining comedian walked onto the stage. See the entry > JOVIAL In Context "Transport yourself to a sumptuous hidden garden somewhere … Continue reading Word of the Day: Jovial

Word of the Day : September 16, 2025 Debunk verb dee-BUNK What It Means To debunk something (such as a belief or theory) is to show that it is not true. // The influencer remained enormously popular despite having the bulk of their health claims thoroughly debunked. See the entry > DEBUNK In Context “Conspiracy theorists (and … Continue reading Word of the Day : Debunk