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Word of the Day : September 28, 2021 Parlay What It Means Parlay means "to turn (something) into something of greater value." // The young actor parlayed his popularity as a teen heartthrob into a successful film career. See the entry > Did You Know? "Since his pro debut in 1995, [Manny Pacquiao] has won world titles in … Continue reading Word of the Day – Parlay

Word of the Day : September 27, 2021 Misbegotten adjective miss-bih-GAH-tun What It Means Misbegotten means "ill-conceived." It can also mean "having an improper origin." // The celebrity's misbegotten tweet went viral.  // The university's Board of Trustees rejected the misbegotten plan for building a new football stadium. See the entry > Examples "… one of those misbegotten oddities that cheats you out … Continue reading Word of the Day – Misbegotten

Word of the Day : September 26, 2021 Dedication noun ded-ih-KAY-shun What It Means Dedication means "devotion or loyalty to a person or cause." // With great dedication, the scientists worked to perfect the vaccine. // At his retirement party, his boss said a few words about Tom's dedication and commitment to the company. See the entry > Examples "President … Continue reading Word of the Day – Dedication

Word of the Day : September 24, 2021 Hobnob verb HAHB-nahb What It Means Hobnob means "to come or be together as friends." // Local business owners hobnobbed at the fundraiser. // The entertainment columnist learns about the latest gossip by hobnobbing with celebrities. See the entry > Examples "Does declaring affection for Tanglewood, the iconic venue in the Berkshires, make … Continue reading Word of the Day – Hobnob