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Word of the Day : April 19, 2022 Polyglot adjective PAH-lee-glaht What It Means Polyglot means "knowing or using several languages"—that is, "being multilingual." It can also mean "widely diverse (as in ethnic or cultural origins)." // The resort has polyglot travelers, and the staff converse comfortably in several languages. // The city has a polyglot community made up of many cultures. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Polyglot

Word of the Day : April 1, 2022 Predilection noun pred-uh-LEK-shun What It Means Predilection is "a natural liking for something" or "a tendency to do or to be attracted to something." //The restaurant's chef has a predilection for creating spicy new dishes. //The program is geared toward students who have predilections for learning a skilled trade. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Predilection

Word of the Day : March 31, 2022 Malleable adjective MAL-ee-uh-bul What It Means Malleable means "capable of being shaped, altered, or controlled by outside forces or influences." // Let the cookie dough thaw so it is malleable. // Students' minds are malleable and they need positive influences and guidance. See the entry > MALLEABLE in Context "She begins by … Continue reading Word of the Day – Malleable

Word of the Day : March 30, 2022 Chagrin noun shuh-GRIN What It Means Chagrin refers to "a distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure." // To the chef's chagrin, the sauce was too sweet. See the entry > CHAGRIN in Context "Baseball has invested a lot to keep casual fans interested. It has changed rules, … Continue reading Word of the Day – Chagrin