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Word of the Day : December 21, 2021 Exasperate verb ig-ZASS-puh-rayt What It Means Exasperate means "to cause irritation or annoyance to someone" or "to excite the anger of someone." // The flight delays began to exasperate people in the airport. See the entry > Examples "His suggestions sometimes exasperate the garden designers, who have their own vision of where things … Continue reading Word of the Day – Exasperate

Word of the Day : December 20, 2021 Huckster noun HUCK-ster What It Means A huckster is a person who is aggressive or dishonest in selling. // The jewelry that the huckster was peddling was obviously imitation.   See the entry > Examples "… somewhere between four million and eleven million people identified as Spiritualists in the United States alone. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Huckster

Word of the Day : December 17, 2021 Venerate verb VEN-uh-rayt What It Means Venerate means "to feel or show deep respect and honor for someone or something." // Volunteers of the Peace Corps are venerated for their selfless dedication and contributions. See the entry > Examples "But for those of us who venerate the written word, … a lost book … Continue reading Word of the Day – Venerate

Word of the Day : December 16, 2021 Abrasive adjective uh-BRAY-siv What It Means Abrasive means, literally, "causing damage or wear by rubbing, grinding, or scraping." Figuratively, it is used to describe people or things that are unpleasant or irritating. // The powder might seem abrasive, but when used as instructed, it will remove dirt without damaging the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Abrasive