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Word of the Day : May 4, 2022 Abeyance noun uh-BAY-unss What It Means Abeyance means "a state of temporary inactivity." The word itself is commonly preceded by the preposition in. // The misdemeanor charges are in abeyance while the suspect is being prosecuted for the felony. See the entry > ABEYANCE in Context "The consensus of analysts is that … Continue reading Word of the Day – Abeyance

Word of the Day : May 3, 2022 Schmooze What It Means Schmooze means "to chat in a friendly and persuasive manner especially so as to gain favor, business, or connections." // The event gives an opportunity for local business owners to network and schmooze. See the entry > SCHMOOZE in Context "Officials encourage participation with their … Continue reading Word of the Day – Schmooze

Word of the Day : April 29, 2022 Flummox verb FLUM-uks What It Means Flummox means "to confuse." // Why the error message kept popping up flummoxed the computer tech. See the entry > FLUMMOX in Context "It was an unfortunate ending for a defense that sputtered early as a bunch of new faces learned to adjust…. The late-season … Continue reading Word of the Day – Flummox

Word of the Day : April 28, 2022 Salt Junk noun SAWLT-JUNK What It Means Salt junk is dried salted beef. // In the past, sailors survived long voyages eating salt junk. See the entry > SALT JUNK in Context "Civil War soldiers referred to hardtack as 'death bells'; sailors called salt meat 'salt junk,' meaning salted rope ('junk' was … Continue reading Word of the Day – Salt Junk