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Word of the Day : December 16, 2022 Putative adjective PYOO-tuh-tiv What It Means Putative is a formal word meaning "generally believed, supposed, or assumed to be (something)." It is always used before a noun. // The putative reason for their dismissal was poor job performance. // Critics challenged his putative allegiance to the cause. See the entry > PUTATIVE In … Continue reading Word of the Day – Putative

Word of the Day : December 15, 2022 Morass noun muh-RASS What It Means Morass is used literally to refer to an area of soft, wet ground, especially a marsh or swamp. It is also often used figuratively to mean “a complicated or unpleasant situation that is difficult to get out of or to move through.” // I’m often late … Continue reading Word of the Day – Morass

Word of the Day : December 14, 2022 Undulate verb UN-juh-layt What It Means Undulate is a formal word that means “to move or be shaped like waves.” // Onlookers were mesmerized by the beautiful rows of lavender undulating across the field. See the entry > UNDULATE in Context “It’s always windy in the world of Horizon Forbidden West, the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Undulate

Word of the Day : December 13, 2022 Fiduciary adjective fuh-DOO-shee-air-ee What It Means Fiduciary is a formal word meaning "relating to or involving trust (such as the trust between a customer and a professional)." // The bank's fiduciary obligations are clearly stated in the contract. See the entry > FIDUCIARY In Context "The settlement says that both men … Continue reading Word of the Day – Fiduciary