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Word of the Day : October 4, 2022 Onus noun OH-nuss What It Means Onus is a formal word that means “a responsibility, obligation, or burden.” It can also be used in some contexts as a synonym for blame or stigma. It is usually preceded by the word the. // Management has made it clear that the onus is on employees to ask … Continue reading Word of the Day – Onus

Word of the Day : October 3, 2022 Languid adjective LANG-gwid What It Means Languid means “showing or having very little strength, energy, or activity.” It is generally used in formal and literary contexts. // The trial proceeded at a languid pace as each attorney called up a whole roster of witnesses to testify. See the entry > LANGUID … Continue reading Word of the Day – Languid

Word of the Day : September 30, 2022 Proselytize verb PRAH-suh-luh-tyze What It Means Proselytize is a formal word that means “to try to persuade people to join a religion, cause, or group.” // Eliza is a staunch environmentalist who always feels the need to proselytize to anyone who doesn't drive an electric or hybrid car. See the entry … Continue reading Word of The Day – Proselytize

Word of the Day : September 28, 2022 Kerfuffle noun ker-FUFF-ul What It Means Kerfuffle is an informal word that means “a disturbance or fuss typically caused by a dispute or conflict.” // The reclassification of Pluto from a planet to a dwarf planet caused quite a kerfuffle among astronomy lovers. See the entry > KERFUFFLE In Context “I wasn’t the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Kerfuffle