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Word of the Day : September 5, 2022 Assiduous adjective uh-SIJ-uh-wus What It Means Assiduous is a formal word that means “showing great care, attention, and effort.” // Thanks to the assiduous efforts of the local land trust over many years, a substantial amount of whip-poor-will habitat is now protected from economic development. See the entry > ASSIDUOUS In Context “No … Continue reading Word of the Day – Assiduous

Word of the Day : September 2, 2022 Grandiose adjective gran-dee-OHSS What It Means Grandiose is most often used disapprovingly to describe something that seems impressive or is intended to be impressive, but is either not possible or practical. // The committee eventually scaled back the most outlandish parts of its plans for the festival, including a grandiose scheme … Continue reading Word of the Day – Grandiose

Word of the Day : September 1, 2022 Umbrage noun UM-brij What It Means Umbrage is a formal word that usually refers to a feeling of being offended by what someone has said or done. It is often used in the phrase "take umbrage." // It can be difficult to converse with someone who is ready to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Umbrage

Word of the Day : August 31, 2022 Brandish verb BRAN-dish What It Means To brandish is to shake or wave something, such as a weapon, in a menacing manner. In figurative use, it is to exhibit something, such as one's intellect, ostentatiously or aggressively. // Michael appeared before the town council brandishing a petition signed by 500 people asking … Continue reading Word of the Day – Brandish