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Word of the Day : January 16, 2023 Paladin noun PAL-uh-din What It Means? A paladin is a leading champion of a cause, or a trusted military leader (as for a medieval prince). // The keynote speaker is regarded as a paladin of environmental justice. // The prince summoned the paladin and commended him for his actions in battle. See the entry > PALADIN … Continue reading Word of the Day – Paladin

Word of the Day : January 13, 2023 Countenance noun KOWN-tun-unss What It Means Countenance is a formal word that is most often used to refer to a person's facial expression, or to the face generally, especially as an indication of mood, emotion, or character. // Her cheerful countenance quickly put the lost visitors at ease. // I was … Continue reading Word of the Day – Countenance

Word of the Day : January 12, 2023 Luscious adjective LUSH-us What It Means Luscious most often describes something that has a delicious taste or smell, but it can also mean “richly luxurious or appealing to the senses,” “excessively ornate,” or “sexually attractive.” // Their famous chocolate cake is served with a luscious peppermint whipped cream topping. // Her … Continue reading Word of the Day – Luscious

Word of the Day : January 11, 2023 Bombast noun BAHM-bast What It Means Bombast refers to speech or writing that is meant to sound important or impressive but that is not sincere or meaningful. // The other world leaders at the international conference had little interest in being subjected to the host president's bombast. See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bombast