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Word of the Day : December 12, 2022 Compadre noun kum-PAH-dray What It Means A compadre is a person’s close friend or buddy. // They are longtime compadres who have been through a lot together. See the entry > COMPADRE In Context “In our second decade of Christmas movies, our girlfriends joined us. And after 2010’s movie, my wife and … Continue reading Word of the Day – Compadre

Word of the Day : December 9, 2022 Expeditious adjective ek-spuh-DISH-us What It Means Expeditious is a formal word that is used to describe someone acting in a quick and efficient way, or something done in such a manner. // Known for their expeditious service, the restaurant staff had the family’s order ready in less than no time. See the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Expeditious

Word of the Day : December 8, 2022 Vandalize verb VAN-duh-lyze What It Means Vandalize means “to deliberately damage or destroy public or private property.” // The impulse of many graffiti artists is not to vandalize infrastructure but to beautify city environments that are often monotone and nondescript. See the entry > VANDALIZE In Context “Absurd 911 calls are regular fodder … Continue reading Word of the Day – Vandalize

Word of the Day : December 7, 2022 Lachrymose What It Means Lachrymose is used to describe someone who tends to cry often, or something that tends to cause people to cry. // Her newest screenplay is a lachrymose drama exploring the effects of loss late in life. // The more lachrymose mourners at the funeral required a steady supply … Continue reading Word of the Day – Lachrymose