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Word of the Day : January 11, 2022 Tome noun TOHM What It Means A tome is a large or scholarly book. // The book is a literary tome set during the French Revolution. See the entry > Tome in Context "Paul McCartney, the iconic Beatles band member, ... has put out a tome of a memoir. Inside the creator recounts his … Continue reading Word of the Day – Tome

Word of the Day : January 10, 2022 Affable adjective AF-uh-bul What It Means Affable means "being pleasant and at ease in talking to others" or "characterized by ease and friendliness." // The affable owner of the restaurant can be seen most nights welcoming his guests and making light conversation. // In the hallways, the principal has an affable demeanor; however, … Continue reading Word of The Day

Word of the Day : January 7, 2022 Voluble adjective VAHL-yuh-bul What It Means Voluble means "characterized by ready or rapid speech." // During the public forum, the town's more voluble residents expressed their displeasure with the council's decision to increase property taxes. See the entry > Examples "[Erich Jarvis] hypothesized that the most vocal animals are typically the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Voluble

Word of the Day : January 6, 2022 Cerulean adjective suh-ROO-lee-un What It Means Cerulean means "resembling the blue of the sky." // The painting depicts autumnal trees bordering a cerulean lake. See the entry > Examples "To our left, as we made our way along the trail, was an expansive valley enclosed by the cerulean heights of the Blue Ridge … Continue reading Word of The Day – Cerulean