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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

Word of the Day : November 22, 2022 Leonine adjective LEE-uh-nyne What It Means Leonine means “of, relating to, or resembling a lion.” // She spent hours in the bathroom trying to detangle her leonine tresses. See the entry > LEONINE In Context “As I tried harder and harder ... I began to understand more about what [Fabio] meant … Continue reading Word of the Day – Leonine

Word of the Day : November 21, 2022 Temerity noun tuh-MAIR-uh-tee What It Means Temerity is a formal word that means "unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition"; it is a synonym of both rashness and recklessness. Temerity can also refer to a rash or reckless act. // The line between boldness and temerity is sometimes only evident after the consequences have become … Continue reading Word of the Day – Temerity