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Word of the Day : January 28, 2022 Myopic adjective mye-OH-pik What It Means Myopic means "not able to clearly see objects that are far away." Figuratively, it means "lacking in foresight or discernment" or "narrow in perspective and without concern for broader implications." // The corrective eye surgery has been approved for myopic patients. // The mayor's proposal to build … Continue reading Word of the Day – Myopic

Word of the Day : January 27, 2022 Ziggurat noun ZIG-uh-rat What It Means A ziggurat is an ancient Mesopotamian temple that resembles a pyramid having successive stages with outside staircases and a shrine at the top. The word is used figuratively for any structure having stages or steps. // The tourists stared with awe at the ancient ziggurat. // The … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ziggurat

Word of the Day : January 26, 2022 Bamboozle verb bam-BOO-zul What It Means Bamboozle means "to deceive, trick, or confuse." // The legal advisor bluntly said to his client, "Don't be bamboozled into saying 'yes' to something you don't agree with." // Inexperienced investors are often bamboozled by the volatility of the stock market. See the entry > BAMBOOZLE in Context "Picasso … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bamboozle

Word of the Day : January 25, 2022 Quip noun KWIP What It Means A quip is a clever remark or a witty or funny observation or response. // They traded quips over a beer. See the entry > QUIP in Context "[Ronald Reagan] faced the age question during his reelection campaign in 1984, when he was only 73. In … Continue reading Word of the Day – Quip