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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

Word of the Day : March 21, 2022 Furtive adjective FER-tiv What It Means Furtive means "done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being noticed." It can also mean "sly." // He cast a furtive glance in our direction. See the entry > FURTIVE in Context "This little fluffy-looking character [a tree creeper] moves upwards on the tree … Continue reading Word of the Day – Furtive