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Word of the Day :  July 1, 2025 Verbose adjective ver-BOHSS What It Means Someone described as verbose tends to use many words to convey their point. Verbose can also describe something, such as a speech, that contains more words than necessary. // The article documenting their meeting presented an odd exchange between a verbose questioner and a laconic interviewee. … Continue reading Word of the Day : Verbose

Word of the Day: Expunge Expunge verb ik-SPUNJ What It Means To expunge something is to remove it completely, whether by obliterating it, striking it out, or marking it for deletion. Expunge is most commonly applied in cases in which documentation of something is removed from an official record. // Due to an error, the charges were expunged from their … Continue reading Word of the Day : Expunge

Word of the Day :  June 27, 2025 Oblige verb uh-BLYJE What It Means To oblige a person or entity to do something is to require or force them to do it, either because of a law or rule, or because it is necessary. To simply oblige someone is to do them a favor. // The … Continue reading Word of the Day: Oblige

Word of the Day : June 26, 2025 Sumptuous What It Means Sumptuous is used to describe things that are very expensive, rich, luxurious, or magnificent. // The celebratory meal was a sumptuous feast of dishes from our host’s homeland. See the entry > SUMPTUOUS In Context “With comfy living areas with bistro tables, sumptuous marble bathrooms, and large private … Continue reading Word of the Day : Sumptuous