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Word of the Day : September 8, 2022 Mawkish adjective MAW-kish What It Means Mawkish means “exaggeratedly or childishly emotional,” and is often used to describe works of art, music, or literature that a critic finds cloying. // Although Olivia was embarrassed by the mawkish poetry that filled her old high school diaries, she couldn’t bring herself to throw them … Continue reading Word of the Day – Mawkish

Word of the Day : September 7, 2022 Conciliate What it Means Conciliate is a formal word applied in situations in which anger or disagreement presents a need for resolution. It can mean "to make compatible; to reconcile," "to appease or win over," or "to become or try to become friendly or agreeable." // The company's … Continue reading Word of the Day – Conciliate

Word of the Day : September 6, 2022 Panache noun puh-NAHSH What It Means Today, when we say that someone has panache, we are saying that they have energy, spirit, and style. Originally, the word referred to an ornamental tuft or plume of feathers, and especially one affixed to a helmet. // Ever the showman, he not … Continue reading Word of the Day – Panache

Word of the Day : September 5, 2022 Assiduous adjective uh-SIJ-uh-wus What It Means Assiduous is a formal word that means “showing great care, attention, and effort.” // Thanks to the assiduous efforts of the local land trust over many years, a substantial amount of whip-poor-will habitat is now protected from economic development. See the entry > ASSIDUOUS In Context “No … Continue reading Word of the Day – Assiduous