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Word of the Day : June 14, 2022 Festoon verb fess-TOON What It Means Festoon means "to cover or decorate (something) with many small objects, pieces of paper, etc.," or "to hang decorative chains or strips on." // Tiny wildflowers festooned the meadow. // The students festooned the gymnasium with streamers and bunting for the dance. See the entry > FESTOON … Continue reading Word of the Day – Festoon

Word of the Day : June 13, 2022 Panacea noun pan-uh-SEE-uh What It Means A panacea is something that is regarded as a cure-all—that is, a remedy for all ills or difficulties. // The new program should help with the city's housing crisis, but it's no panacea. See the entry > PANACEA in Context "Eventually, EV may reduce global consumption of fossil … Continue reading Word of the Day – Panacea

Word of the Day : June 10, 2022 Lout noun LOUT What It Means A lout is a person who is both awkward and brutish. // To get away from the obnoxious louts they'd been seated near, Jared and Fiona asked the waiter if they could be moved to another table. See the entry > LOUT in Context “This is … Continue reading Word of the Day – Lout

Word of the Day : June 8, 2022 Arrogate verb AIR-uh-gayt What It Means Arrogate is a formal word that usually means "to take or claim (something, such as a right or a privilege) in a way that is not fair or legal." // The city council has accused the mayor of arrogating to himself decision-making authority that rightly … Continue reading Word of the Day – Arrogate