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Word of the Day : December 16, 2021 Abrasive adjective uh-BRAY-siv What It Means Abrasive means, literally, "causing damage or wear by rubbing, grinding, or scraping." Figuratively, it is used to describe people or things that are unpleasant or irritating. // The powder might seem abrasive, but when used as instructed, it will remove dirt without damaging the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Abrasive

Word of the Day : December 15, 2021 Talisman noun TAL-iss-mun What It Means A talisman is something that is believed to have magic powers and brings good fortune. // In ancient times, the gemstone was worn as a talisman to avert evil. See the entry > Examples "Brooklyn-born [Margaret Wise Brown] … demonstrated her quirky personality early on, once … Continue reading Word of the Day – Talisman

Word of the Day : December 14, 2021 Flippant adjective FLIP-unt What It Means Flippant means "lacking proper respect or seriousness." // The coach made a flippant response to the media's questions about the unexpected loss. See the entry > Examples "Clearly, today's internet is unfathomably faster than it once was, but that raises an important question: Just how … Continue reading Word of the Day – Flippant

Word of the Day : December 13, 2021 Beleaguer verb bih-LEE-gur What It Means Beleaguer means "to trouble or harass." // The coach, beleaguered by the media and fans for his poor decision-making during games, has been fired. See the entry > Examples "Pharmacists, some of whom already are financially beleaguered, say they can't afford an additional, unexpected hit that … Continue reading Word of the Day – Beleaguer