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Word of the Day : November 28, 2022 Wheedle verb WEE-dul What It Means Wheedle means "to use soft words or flattery," usually for the purpose of persuading someone to do something or to give you something. It is often used disapprovingly, and is frequently followed by the word into, as in "wheedle one's way into favor." // … Continue reading Word of the Day – Wheedle

Word of the Day : November 25, 2022 Jejune adjective jih-JOON What It Means Jejune is a formal word often used as a synonym of juvenile to describe things (such as behaviors, attitudes, etc.) that are immature, childish, or simplistic. It can also mean "uninteresting" or "boring." // Her rude and jejune remarks about the painting were entirely unbefitting someone of her … Continue reading Word of the Day – Jejune

Word of the Day : November 24, 2022 Cornucopia noun kor-nuh-KOH-pee-uh What It Means A cornucopia, also known as a horn of plenty, is a curved, hollow goat’s horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing, especially with fruit and vegetables. The image of a cornucopia is commonly used as decoration and as … Continue reading Word of the Day – Cornucopia

Word of the Day : November 23, 2022 Vamoose verb vuh-MOOSS What It Means Vamoose is an informal word that means "to depart quickly." // With the sheriff and his posse hot on their tails, the bank robbers knew they had better vamoose. See the entry > VAMOOSE In Context "[Ali S.] Khan's group packed fast and vamoosed on a … Continue reading Word of the Day – Vamoose