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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

Word of the Day : September 9, 2022 Facsimile noun fak-SIM-uh-lee What It Means A facsimile is an exact copy of something. The word is also used to refer to a system of transmitting and reproducing graphic matter, such as printed text or photos. // The forged painting was an impressive facsimile of the original. See the entry > FACSIMILE … Continue reading Word of the Day – Facsimile

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