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Word of the Day : March 14, 2022 Cryptography noun krip-TAH-gruh-fee What It Means Cryptography is the enciphering and deciphering of messages in secret code or cipher. It is also the computerized encoding and decoding of information. // Effective cryptography is essential for secure exchanges of sensitive information in cyberspace. See the entry > CRYPTOGRAPHY in Context "Cryptocurrency is a digital currency designed to work as a medium … Continue reading Word of The Day – Cryptography

Word of the Day : March 11, 2022 Archetype noun AHR-kih-type What It Means An archetype is someone or something that is seen to be a perfect example. It is also a word for the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies. // The young business owner is the archetype of … Continue reading Word of the Day – Archetype

Word of the Day : March 10, 2022 Tempestuous adjective tem-PESS-chuh-wus What It Means Tempestuous means "of, relating to, or resembling a tempest" (which is a violent storm). Its synonyms are turbulent or stormy. // Because the player's relationship with his manager had grown more tempestuous over the course of the season, the decision to trade him benefited everyone. See the entry > … Continue reading Word Of The Day – Tempestuous

Word of the Day : March 9, 2022 Besmirch verb bih-SMERCH What It Means Besmirch means "to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of something." //The allegations have besmirched the politician's reputation. See the entry > BESMIRCH in Context "In a must-have game for the season, Texas must have had one blown opportunity after another … Continue reading Word of the Day – Besmirch