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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

Word of the Day : March 1, 2023 Fresco noun FRESS-koh What It Means Fresco refers to the art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster using water-based pigments. It is also the word for a painting executed in this style. // The ceiling piece was done in fresco and dates back to the 1800s. // The fresco that adorned the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Fresco

Word of the Day: February 28, 2023 Stulify verb STUL-tuh-fye What it Means Stultify means “to cause someone or something to become dull or ineffective.” // With a government as stultified by bureaucracy as that one, even the simplest records request can take weeks. See the entry > STULIFY In Context “The more time one spends in these galleries, … Continue reading Word of the Day – Stulify