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Word of the Day : February 9, 2022 Yen noun YEN What It Means A yen is a strong desire, urge, or craving for something. // After dinner, the family went out for ice cream to satisfy their yen for something sweet. // Students with a yen to travel should consider studying abroad. See the entry > YEN in Context "During the … Continue reading Word of the Day -Yen

Word of the Day : February 8, 2022 Disheveled adjective dih-SHEV-uld What It Means Disheveled means "marked by disorder or disarray." // His hair disheveled and his clothes wrinkled, the late student had clearly overslept. See the entry > DISHEVELED in Context "I'm a realist. … I know what I see. And what I see is a team that's somewhat disheveled. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Disheveled

Word of the Day : February 7, 2022 Admonish verb ad-MAH-nish What It Means Admonish means "to express warning or disapproval to (someone) especially in a gentle or earnest manner." // The reporter was admonished by the senator after he interrupted her a second time. See the entry > ADMONISH in Context "This Lady Macbeth is fiercely loving and … Continue reading Word of the Day -Admonish

Word of the Day : February 4, 2022 Jettison verb JET-uh-sun What It Means Jettison means, literally, "to throw (something) overboard to lighten a ship or aircraft in distress"; figuratively, it means "to get rid of (something)." // The coach was jettisoned after the team failed to make the playoffs for the third straight year. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of The Day – Jettison