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Word of the Day : February 10, 2022 Peremptory adjective puh-REMP-tuh-ree What It Means Peremptory means "expressive of urgency or command" or "marked by arrogant self-assurance." // The soldiers were given a peremptory order to abandon the mission. // The company's president has a peremptory manner about her especially at the negotiating table. See the entry > PEREMPTORY in Context "Celeste … Continue reading Word of the Day – Peremptory

Word of the Day : February 9, 2022 Yen noun YEN What It Means A yen is a strong desire, urge, or craving for something. // After dinner, the family went out for ice cream to satisfy their yen for something sweet. // Students with a yen to travel should consider studying abroad. See the entry > YEN in Context "During the … Continue reading Word of the Day -Yen

Word of the Day : February 8, 2022 Disheveled adjective dih-SHEV-uld What It Means Disheveled means "marked by disorder or disarray." // His hair disheveled and his clothes wrinkled, the late student had clearly overslept. See the entry > DISHEVELED in Context "I'm a realist. … I know what I see. And what I see is a team that's somewhat disheveled. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Disheveled

Word of the Day : February 7, 2022 Admonish verb ad-MAH-nish What It Means Admonish means "to express warning or disapproval to (someone) especially in a gentle or earnest manner." // The reporter was admonished by the senator after he interrupted her a second time. See the entry > ADMONISH in Context "This Lady Macbeth is fiercely loving and … Continue reading Word of the Day -Admonish