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Word of the Day : December 6, 2022 Solace noun SAH-lus What It Means Solace means “someone or something that gives a feeling of comfort to a person who is experiencing grief, sadness, or anxiety.” // Her presence was a great solace to me during my time of need. // We took solace in the knowledge that our ordeal would be … Continue reading Word of the Day – Solace

Word of the Day : December 5, 2022 Abdicate verb AB-dih-kayt What It Means To abdicate is to renounce or relinquish a position of usually sovereign power. It can also mean “to cast off; discard.” // The king was forced to abdicate after long-standing controversy. // She abdicated her position in response to the allegations. // There can be serious repercussions when someone abdicates their responsibilities. See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day – Abdicate

Word of the Day : December 2, 2022 Gloaming noun GLOH-ming What It Means Gloaming is a literary term synonymous with twilight and dusk, the darker part of twilight. It's used most commonly in the noun phrase the gloaming. // Across the field, fireflies twinkled in the gloaming. See the entry > GLOAMING In Context “There were sourdough waffles to start the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Gloaming

Word of the Day : December 1, 2022 Sandbag verb SAND-bag What It Means When used figuratively, sandbag usually means “to hit or stun as if with a sandbag,” “to criticize or treat unfairly” or “to hide one’s true abilities or purpose in order to deceive people, gain an advantage, etc.” // She felt sandbagged by some of the feedback … Continue reading Word of the Day – Sandbag