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Word of the Day : December 6, 2021 Formite noun FOH-myte What It Means A fomite is an object (such as a dish, doorknob, or article of clothing) that may be contaminated with bacteria or viruses and serve in their transmission. //Everyday objects that are smooth, like our phones and credit cards, can be fomites. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Formite

Word of the Day : December 3, 2021 Galvanize verb GAL-vuh-nyze What it Means Galvanize means "to cause (people) to take action on something that they are excited or concerned about." // The council's proposal to close the library has galvanized the town's residents. See the entry > Examples "I think circumstances we've been through helped get us to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Galvanize

Word of the Day : December 2, 2021 Smarmy adjective SMAR-mee What It Means Smarmy means "behaving in a way that seems polite, kind, or pleasing but is not genuine or believable." // Online reviews of the resort warned of smarmy street vendors when wandering from the tourist areas. See the entry > Examples "Before [Daniel Craig], James Bond … Continue reading Word of the Day – Smarmy

Word of the Day : December 1, 2021 Derrick noun DAIR-ik What It Means A derrick is a tall framework over an oil well that supports equipment used in drilling. // Areas of the desert have become fields of oil derricks. See the entry > Examples "Oil derricks dot the coastline, often scattered in between residential and shopping centers with views … Continue reading Word of the Day – Derrick