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Word of the Day : November 11, 2021 Steadfast adjective STED-fast What It Means Steadfast means "firm in belief, determination, or adherence." // The mayor is a steadfast supporter of bringing more businesses into the downtown area. See the entry > Examples "I remain steadfast in my adoration of the glorious season we are now entering. Between crisp mornings and humidity-free afternoons—not … Continue reading Word of the Day – Steadfast

Word of the Day : November 9, 2021 Truncate verb TRUNG-kayt What It Means Truncate means "to shorten by or as if by cutting off." // Many statements in the court document were truncated before publication. See the entry > Examples "[Derrick White] has never logged more than the 68 games he registered in 2019-20, an NBA season interrupted … Continue reading Word of the Day – Truncate

Word of the Day : November 10, 2021 Bevy noun BEV-ee What It Means A bevy is a large group or collection. // The gym offers a bevy of workout classes, including kickboxing and Zumba. See the entry > Examples "Starting at 7:30 p.m. on most nights in October, a bevy of jack-o-lanterns will glow along pathways on Newfields' campus." — Domenica … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bevy

Word of the Day : October 20, 2021 Batten verb BAT-un What It Means Batten means "to furnish or fasten with or as if with supports." // Residents battened down their doors and windows before the storm. See the entry > Examples "Everything was battened down and they were all set to leave the round-the-clock eatery—until they discovered there was no … Continue reading Word of the Day – Batten