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Word of the Day : February 6, 2023 Fraught adjective FRAWT What It Means Fraught means “causing or having a lot of emotional stress or worry.” When fraught is used in the phrase “fraught with,” it means “full of something bad or unwanted.” // Ever since their cat went missing, the atmosphere in their apartment has been fraught. // The … Continue reading Word of the Day – Fraught

Word of the Day : February 3, 2023 Challah noun HAH-luh or KHAH-luh What It Means Challah refers to an egg-rich yeast-leavened bread that is usually braided or twisted before baking and is traditionally eaten by Jewish people on the Sabbath and some holidays. // One of her fondest food memories is the round challah her grandmother baked for … Continue reading Word of the Day – Challah

Word of the Day : February 2, 2023 Portend verb por-TEND What It Means Portend is usually used in formal and literary contexts as a verb meaning “to give a sign or warning that something is going to happen.” The “something” in question is often, though not always, considered bad or unpleasant. // Many superstitious people believe … Continue reading Word of the Day – Portend

Word of the Day : February 1, 2023 Eleemosynary adjective el-ih-MAH-suh-nair-ee What It Means Eleemosynary means "of, relating to, or supported by charity." // She used her inheritance to establish and fund several eleemosynary institutions. See the entry > ELEEMOSYNARY In Context "I would not want you to think that Grady Thrasher is not a serious man. ... He … Continue reading Word of the Day – Eleemosynary