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Word of the Day : February 4, 2022 Jettison verb JET-uh-sun What It Means Jettison means, literally, "to throw (something) overboard to lighten a ship or aircraft in distress"; figuratively, it means "to get rid of (something)." // The coach was jettisoned after the team failed to make the playoffs for the third straight year. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of The Day – Jettison

Word of the Day : February 3, 2022 Bona Fides noun boh-nuh-FYE-deez What It Means A person's bona fides is the evidence of their qualifications or achievements. // The senator's bona fides as a viable presidential candidate have been called into question. See the entry > BONA FIDES in Context "Hoping to fulfill its desire for an experienced leader with … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bona Fides

Word of the Day : February 2, 2022 Obsequious adjective ub-SEE-kwee-us What It Means Obsequious means "marked by or showing a fawning attentiveness"—in other words, "too eager to help or obey someone important." // The director's crew included an entourage of obsequious film interns. See the entry > OBSEQUIOUS in Context "The service here is as traditional as the decor, with … Continue reading Word of the Day – Obsequious