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Word of the Day : October 10, 2022 Bombinate verb BAHM-buh-nayt What It Means To bombinate is to make a sustained, murmuring sound similar to a buzz or drone. The only sounds Jared could hear in the office that night were those of his own typing and the air conditioner bombinating. See the entry > BOMBINATE In Context “Though no longer pristine … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bombinate

Word of the Day : October 7, 2022 Proffer verb PRAH-fer What It Means Proffer is a formal word meaning “to present (something) for acceptance.” // Several recommendations were proffered by the finance board on how to reduce the city’s debt without making drastic cuts in department budgets. See the entry > PROFFER In Context “Already, critics and fans … Continue reading Word of The Day – Proffer

Word of the Day : October 6, 2022 Gargantuan adjective gahr-GAN-chuh-wuhn What It Means Gargantuan means "very large in size or amount." // Bigfoot is said to be a creature of gargantuan proportions. See the entry > GARGANTUAN In Context "We rode a horse-drawn carriage up to the gargantuan Grand Hotel, still embracing its luxury 1887 roots. After a tour of … Continue reading Word of the Day – Gargantuan

Word of the Day : October 5, 2022 Atone verb uh-TOHN What It Means Atone is usually used with for to mean “to make amends; to provide or serve as reparation or compensation.” // James tried to atone for the wrongdoings of his youth by devoting his life to helping others. See the entry > ATONE In Context “After a childhood act of cowardice, … Continue reading Word of the Day – Atone