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Word of the Day : December 1, 2021 Derrick noun DAIR-ik What It Means A derrick is a tall framework over an oil well that supports equipment used in drilling. // Areas of the desert have become fields of oil derricks. See the entry > Examples "Oil derricks dot the coastline, often scattered in between residential and shopping centers with views … Continue reading Word of the Day – Derrick

Word of the Day : November 30, 2021 Hoity - toity adjective hoy-tee-TOY-tee What it Means Hoity-toity means "pretentious, fancy, or pompous." // The guidance counselor emphasized that students do not need to go to a hoity-toity college to achieve success.    See the entry > Examples "[Daniel Heider] says his post-high-school years were difficult. … 'I felt like I was … Continue reading Word of the Day – Hoity – toity

Word of the Day : November 29, 2021 Obfuscate verb AHB-fuh-skayt What It Means Obfuscate means "to make difficult to understand" or "to be evasive, unclear, or confusing."   // The coach obfuscated his response as to whether he would retire at the end of the season. // When asked about the lawsuit alleging plagiarism, the singer obfuscated. See the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Obfuscate

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’