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Word of the Day : September 15, 2022 Rancid adjective RAN-sid What It Means Rancid means “having an unpleasant smell or taste,” and is often used to describe food that is no longer fresh. It is also used to describe something (such as an encounter) that is offensive or distasteful. // A quick sniff is typically all … Continue reading Word of the Day – Rancid

Word of the Day : September 14, 2022 Broadside noun BRAWD-syde What It Means The word broadside most often refers to a very strong and harsh spoken or written attack, but it has other meanings as well, among them “an attack by a ship in which all the guns on one side of the ship are fired together.” … Continue reading Word of the Day – Broadside

Word of the Day : September 13, 2022 Titivate verb TIH-tuh-vayt What It Means Titivate means "to make (someone or something) neater or more attractive," and is a synonym of spruce up. // Her morning routine includes a few minutes spent titivating in front of the mirror. See the entry > TITIVATE In Context "From the US seafood seasoning Old … Continue reading Word of the Day – Titivate

Word of the Day : September 12, 2022 Invective noun in-VEK-tiv What It Mean nvective means "insulting or abusive language." It can also refer to an abusive expression or speech. // Her opening campaign speech was, to the shock of everyone present, filled with invective that contrasted sharply with the expectations of those in attendance. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Invective