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Word of the Day : July 5, 2022 Cantankerous adjective kan-TANK-uh-rus What It Means A cantankerous person is often angry and annoyed. Cantankerous also means “difficult or irritating to deal with.” // Several sportswriters cited the coach’s cantankerous personality as a reason for the team’s poor performance and lack of motivation. See the entry > CANTANKEROUS in Context “The episode centers around the Daffodil … Continue reading Word of the Day – Cantankerous

Word of the Day : July 4, 2022 Yankee noun YANG-kee What It Means Yankee can refer broadly to anyone born or living in the U.S., or it can refer more narrowly only to those in the northern U.S., or even more narrowly, only to those in the states of New England. The broadest use is especially common … Continue reading Word of the Day – Yankee

Word of the Day : June 30, 2022 Scintillate verb SIN-tuh-layt What It Means Scintillate means "to dazzle or impress with liveliness or wit." // Her hilarious and topical standup routine absolutely scintillated; the audience brought her back for two encores. See the entry > SCINTILLATE in Context “Kimberly Marable's scarred Persephone, torn as Hades' consort between verdant summers above … Continue reading Word of the Day – Scintillate

Word of the Day : June 29, 2022 Duress noun dur-RESS What It Means Duress, which is typically used with under, refers to force or threats meant to make someone do something. It is used especially of unlawful constraint. // The defense asserts that the defendant's confession was made under duress. See the entry > DURESS in Context "The … Continue reading Word of the Day – Duress