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Word of the Day : October 20, 2022 Interlocutor noun in-ter-LAH-kyuh-ter What It Means Interlocutor is a formal word that means “one who takes part in dialogue or conversation.” // It is crucial in our age of e-mail scams to verify the validity of one’s online interlocutors before sharing sensitive information. See the entry > INTERLOCUTOR In Context “The Turing … Continue reading Word of the Day -Interlocutor

Word of the Day : October 19, 2022 Writhe verb RYTHE What It Means Writhe means “to twist.” The word is often used when the body or a bodily part is twisting, and especially when it is twisting in pain. // After suffering an injury during the game, he lay on the football field, writhing in pain. See the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Writhe

Word of the Day : October 18, 2022 Bespoke adjective bih-SPOHK What It Means Bespoke is a synonym of custom-made and is used to describe anything made to an individual’s desired specifications. // While factory-made furniture is almost always less expensive, nothing beats the charm of a bespoke, hand-carved chair or table. See the entry > BESPOKE In Context “Salt … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bespoke

Word of the Day : October 17, 2022 Hyperbole noun hye-PER-buh-lee What It Means Hyperbole refers to language that describes something as much better or worse than it really is. // The customer’s letter of complaint included a number of outrageous claims and was generally full of hyperbole. // The children were disappointed to learn that while the … Continue reading Word of The Day – Hyperbole