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Word of the Day : May 25, 2022 Benevolent adjective buh-NEV-uh-lunt What It Means Benevolent means "kind and generous," or less commonly, "organized for the purpose of doing good." // The event's reception was courtesy of a benevolent anonymous donor. // They belong to several benevolent societies and charitable organizations. See the entry > BENEVOLENT in Context "I want to thank … Continue reading Word of the Day – Benevolent

Word of the Day : May 24, 2022 Dander noun DAN-der What It Means Dander is a synonym of dandruff and is also used to refer to anger or temper, especially in the phrase "get someone's dander up." // Some people are allergic to pet dander. // The customer's disrespectful attitude got the waitstaff's dander up. See the entry > DANDER in … Continue reading Word of the Day – Dander

Word of the Day : May 23, 2022 Mercurial adjective mer-KYUR-ee-ul What It Means Mercurial means "changing often" or "characterized by rapid and unpredictable changeableness of mood." It can also mean "having qualities of eloquence, ingenuity, or thievishness attributed to the god Mercury or to the influence of the planet Mercury." // The boss has a mercurial temperament when at jobsites … Continue reading Word of the Day – Mercurial

Word of the Day : May 20, 2022 Ad hoc adjective AD-HOCK What It Means Ad hoc means "concerned with a particular end or purpose" or "formed or used for specific or immediate problems or needs." // An ad hoc committee was formed to investigate the matter. // There was an unexpected change of plans and ad hoc solutions had to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ad hoc