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Word of the Day : September 10, 2025 Griot noun GREE-oh What It Means The term griot refers to any of a class of musician-entertainers of western Africa whose performances include tribal histories and genealogies. The term is also used broadly to refer to a storyteller. // Tracing her family lineage back to West African griots inspired the singer to … Continue reading Word of the Day : Griot

Word of the Day : September 9, 2025 Insinuate verb in-SIN-yuh-wayt  What It Means To insinuate something (especially something bad or insulting) is to say it in a subtle or indirect way. Insinuate can also mean "to gradually make (oneself) a part of a group, a person's life, etc., often by behaving in a dishonest way." // When … Continue reading Word of the Day : Insinuate

Word of the Day : September 8, 2025 Sanguine adjective SANG-gwin What It Means Sanguine is a formal word that today almost always describes someone who is confident and hopeful, or something that shows confidence and hopefulness. Sanguine can also describe something that is bloodred in color, something involving or relating to bloodshed, or a person’s reddish complexion. // … Continue reading Word of the Day : Sanguine

Word of the Day : July 15, 2025 Tantalize verb TAN-tuh-lyze What It Means To tantalize someone is to cause them to feel interest or excitement about something that is very attractive, appealing, etc. // She was tantalized by the prospect of a big promotion. See the entry > TANTALIZE In Context "Craving a culinary adventure? Look no … Continue reading Word of the Day : Tantalize