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Word of the Day : May 12, 2022 Bloviate verb BLOH-vee-ayt What It Means Bloviate means "to speak or write verbosely and windily." // The columnist tends to bloviate on topics about which he is not particularly knowledgeable. See the entry > BIOVIATE in Context "The excerpt itself relates to … a perpetual clock that ticked off precise measures … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bloviate

Word of the Day : May 11, 2022 Ramshackle adjective RAM-shak-ul What It Means? Ramshackle means "in a very bad condition and needing to be repaired" or "carelessly or loosely constructed." // The company was contracted to demolish the ramshackle apartments. // The reviewer of the book said it had a ramshackle plot that was confusing and unbelievable. See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ramshackle

Word of the Day : May 10, 2022 Conclave noun KAHN-klayv What It Means A conclave can be a private meeting, a secret assembly, or a general gathering. // A conclave of regional leaders of the international organization is meeting in June. See the entry > CONCLAVE in Context "Until Franklin Roosevelt invited King George VI and the Queen Mother … Continue reading Word of the Day – Conclave

Word of the Day : May 9, 2022 Orientate verb OR-ee-un-tayt What It Means Orientate means "to set in a definite position," "to acquaint with an existing situation or environment," or "to direct toward the interests of a particular group." // The spot of the planting of the tree is intended to orientate it to get full sun. // The … Continue reading Word of the Day – Orientate