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Word of the Day : February 15, 2023 Divest verb dye-VEST What It Means To divest something valuable, such as property or stocks, is to sell it. Similarly, to divest yourself of something valuable is to sell it or give it away. And if you divest someone or something of something, you take that thing away from them, or otherwise cause them to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Divest

Word of the Day : February 14, 2023 Coquetry noun KOH-kuh-tree What It Means Coquetry means “a flirtatious act or attitude.” // She enjoys using Valentine’s Day as an opportunity for playful gifts and coquetry. See the entry > COQUETRY In Context “The skirt is made of bridal satin, a fabric with a brilliant appearance and a thickness that … Continue reading Word of the Day – Coquetry

Word of the Day : February 13, 2023 Magniloquent adjective mag-NIL-uh-kwunt What It Means Magniloquent describes language that is intended to sound very impressive and important, or a person who uses such language. // The magniloquent sportscaster sometimes got so carried away with his monologues that he would forget to describe the action on the field. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Magniloquent

Word of the Day : February 10, 2023 Ignis Fatuus noun IG-nis FATCH-uh-wus What It Means An ignis fatuus is a light that sometimes appears in the night over marshy ground and is often attributable to the combustion of gas from decomposed organic matter. The term can also refer to a deceptive goal or hope. // An ignis fatuus hovered … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ignis Fatuus