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Word of the Day : November 15, 2022 Augur verb AW-gur What It Means To augur is to show or suggest, especially from omens, that something might happen in the future. Used most often in formal speech or writing, augur is often followed by an adverb (such as well). // The downturn augurs badly for the success of the business. // This bad … Continue reading Word of the Day – Augur

Word of the Day : November 14, 2022 Magnanimous adjective mag-NAN-uh-mus What It Means Magnanimous is a formal word that means “having or showing a generous and kind nature.” // She was too magnanimous to resent the unkind words of those grousing about her winning the spelling bee. See the entry > MAGNANIMOUS In Context “[Former Olympic champion, Mark] … Continue reading Word of the Day – Magnanimous

Word of the Day : November 11, 2022 Doughty adjective DOW-tee What It Means Doughty means “brave, strong, and determined.” // The family sent gifts to the doughty firefighters for saving their cat. See the entry > DOUGHTY In Context “[Rafael] Nadal was forced into five gruelling sets by Denis Shapovalov, but the 20-time Grand Slam champion ultimately showed … Continue reading Word of the Day – Doughty

Word of the Day : November 10, 2022 Lapidary adj LAP-uh-dair-ee What It Means Lapidary is used to describe something—usually the style of one’s writing or speech—that is elegant and precise in a way that suggests similar qualities associated with inscriptions in stone monuments. It also has the less figurative meaning, “of, relating to, or suggestive of … Continue reading word of the Day – Lapidary