Word of the Day : November 26, 2021 Maître d' noun may-truh-DEE What It Means A maître d' (or maitre d') is the headwaiter of the dining-room staff of a restaurant or hotel. // The maître d' ushered the celebrity couple to a private table at the back of the restaurant. See the entry > Did You Know? "Mike is part … Continue reading Word of the Day – Maître d’
Word of he Day – Jovial
Word of the Day : November 25, 2021 Jovial adjective JOH-vee-ul What It Means Jovial means "markedly good-humored" and describes people and things that are cheerful or full of joy. // Andy remembered his Uncle Jim as a jovial man with a ready smile, a firm handshake, and a cheery greeting for all. // Family reunions are a jovial occasion … Continue reading Word of he Day – Jovial
Word of the Day – Feign
Word of the Day : November 24, 2021 Feign verb FAYN What It Means Feign means "to give a false appearance of something." // After her mom told her that she will bring her to the doctor's, Kim confessed that she was feigning illness because she forgot to finish her book report. See the entry > Examples "For his … Continue reading Word of the Day – Feign
Word of the Day – Enclave
Word of the Day : November 23, 2021 Enclave noun EN-klayv What It Means An enclave is an area inhabited by people who are different in some way from the people in the surrounding areas. // The district includes an enclave in which students of the university reside. See the entry > Examples "Harlem … was rapidly evolving; once a … Continue reading Word of the Day – Enclave
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