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Word of the Day : January 18, 2023 Implacable adjective im-PLAK-uh-bul What It Means Implacable means "not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated; not placable." // It's such a breath of fresh air to watch a movie whose antagonist is not some evil, implacable villain, but a regular person who sees the error in their ways by the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Implacable

Word of the Day : January 17, 2023 Hoodwink verb HOOD-wink What It Means Hoodwink means “to deceive or trick someone.” // The salesperson hoodwinked us into buying items that weren’t on our shopping list. See the entry > HOODWINK In Context “A financial advisor’s credentials can be helpful, but beware—sometimes, less scrupulous financial advisors will use irrelevant or … Continue reading Word of the Day – Hoodwink

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