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Word of the Day : March 25, 2022 Bastion What It Means A bastion is "a place or system in which something continues to survive." // The university is a bastion of academic excellence. See the entry > BASTION in Context "Connecticut has been a bastion of modern dance for a century, and such an entrenched classical ballet could come off … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bastion

Word of the Day : March 24, 2022 Reciprocate verb rih-SIP-ruh-kayt What It Means Reciprocate means "to do something for or to someone who has done something similar for or to you." // It was kind of my friend to give me a ride to the airport, and on the flight I was thinking of how to reciprocate the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Reciprocate

Word of the Day : March 23, 2022 Ostensible adjective ah-STEN-suh-bul What It Means Ostensible means "seeming or said to be true or real but very possibly not true or real." // The ostensible purpose of a filibuster is to extend debate. See the entry > OSTENSIBLE in Context "The Globetrotters … have acquired a loyal following thanks to family-friendly events … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ostensible

Word of the Day : March 22, 2022 Henchman noun HENCH-mun What It Means A henchman is a trusted follower who may perform unpleasant, wrong, or illegal tasks for a powerful person (such as a politician or criminal). // The play opens with the main character, a gangster, onstage surrounded by his henchmen. See the entry > HENCHMAN in … Continue reading Word of the Day – Henchman