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Word of the Day : November 17, 2021 Negotiate verb nih-GOH-shee-ayt What It Means Negotiate means "to deal with or bring about through discussion or compromise." It also means, for people and things in motion, "to get through, around, or over successfully." // The parties negotiated an agreement. // The slope is designed for an experienced skier who can negotiate unpredictable terrain. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Negotiate

Word of the Day : November 16, 2021 Facetious adjective fuh-SEE-shuss What It Means Facetious means "joking often inappropriately" or "meant to be humorous or funny." It usually describes something said or done as being annoying, silly, or improper. // I was just being facetious. See the entry > Examples "Forget the license to kill. James Bond fanatics … Continue reading Word of the Day – Facetious

Word of the Day : November 15, 2021 Wormhole noun WERM-hohl What It Means A wormhole is a hypothetical structure of space-time that is envisioned as a long thin tunnel connecting points that are separated in (well) space and time. // Some science fiction writers speculate that wormholes are the intergalactic highways of the future. See the entry > Examples "Imagine space … Continue reading Word of the Day – Wormhole

Word of the Day : November 12, 2021 Edify verb ED-uh-fye What It Means Edify means "to uplift, enlighten, or inform." // The speaker's words edified the graduating class, giving them hope and encouragement. See the entry > Examples "This is our first theatrical performance where our theatre is now complete. Young audience members will be edified by being around lots … Continue reading Word of the Day – Edify