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Word of the Day : October 11, 2022 Mnemonic adjective nih-MAH-nik What It Means Mnemonic means “assisting or intended to assist memory” or “of or relating to a technique for improving one's memory.” It also has a broader sense meaning “of or relating to memory.” // James taught his students the mnemonic sentence “King Philip Came Over For Good … Continue reading Word of the Day – Mnemonic

Word of the Day : October 10, 2022 Bombinate verb BAHM-buh-nayt What It Means To bombinate is to make a sustained, murmuring sound similar to a buzz or drone. The only sounds Jared could hear in the office that night were those of his own typing and the air conditioner bombinating. See the entry > BOMBINATE In Context “Though no longer pristine … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bombinate

Word of the Day : October 7, 2022 Proffer verb PRAH-fer What It Means Proffer is a formal word meaning “to present (something) for acceptance.” // Several recommendations were proffered by the finance board on how to reduce the city’s debt without making drastic cuts in department budgets. See the entry > PROFFER In Context “Already, critics and fans … Continue reading Word of The Day – Proffer

Word of the Day : October 6, 2022 Gargantuan adjective gahr-GAN-chuh-wuhn What It Means Gargantuan means "very large in size or amount." // Bigfoot is said to be a creature of gargantuan proportions. See the entry > GARGANTUAN In Context "We rode a horse-drawn carriage up to the gargantuan Grand Hotel, still embracing its luxury 1887 roots. After a tour of … Continue reading Word of the Day – Gargantuan