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Word of the Day : November 17, 2022 Nugatory adjective NOO-guh-tor-ee What It Means Something described as nugatory is of little or no consequence. Nugatory is also used especially in legal contexts to describe something without operative legal effect. // Most of the criticism of the film in the weeks since its release has been nugatory nonsense. // The law was unenforced … Continue reading Word of the Day – Nugatory

Word of the Day : November 16, 2022 Hummock noun HUM-uk What it Means A hummock is a small round hill or mound. // He stood in awe, admiring the thick forest, and beyond that, the grassy hummocks he had traversed to reach the top of the mountain. See the entry > HUMMOCK In Context “...Yellowlegs nest on the ground, often … Continue reading Word of the Day – Hummock

Word of the Day : November 15, 2022 Augur verb AW-gur What It Means To augur is to show or suggest, especially from omens, that something might happen in the future. Used most often in formal speech or writing, augur is often followed by an adverb (such as well). // The downturn augurs badly for the success of the business. // This bad … Continue reading Word of the Day – Augur

Word of the Day : November 14, 2022 Magnanimous adjective mag-NAN-uh-mus What It Means Magnanimous is a formal word that means “having or showing a generous and kind nature.” // She was too magnanimous to resent the unkind words of those grousing about her winning the spelling bee. See the entry > MAGNANIMOUS In Context “[Former Olympic champion, Mark] … Continue reading Word of the Day – Magnanimous