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Word of the Day : March 24, 2021 Quash verb KWAHSH Definition : to nullify especially by judicial action Did you know? There are two quash verbs in the English language, and although their meanings are similar, they have entirely different origins. Both essentially mean to get rid of something—you can quash a rumor, for example, or you can … Continue reading Word of the Day – Quash

Word of the Day : March 23, 2021 Jurisprudence noun joor-us-PROO-dunss Definition 1 : the science or philosophy of law 2 a : a system or body of law b : the course of court decisions as distinguished from legislation and doctrine 3 : a department of law Did you know? "For a farewell to our jurisprudent, I wish unto him … Continue reading Word of the Day – Jurisprudence

Word of the Day : March 22, 2021 Inimitable adjective in-IM-it-uh-bul Definition : not capable of being imitated : matchless Did you know? Something that is inimitable is, literally, not able to be imitated. In actual usage the word describes things so uniquely extraordinary as to not be copied or equaled, which is why you often hear it used … Continue reading Word of the Day – Inimitable

Word of the Day : March 19, 2021 Prevaricate verb prih-VAIR-uh-kayt Definition : to deviate from the truth : equivocate Did you know? Prevaricate and its synonyms lie and equivocate all refer to playing fast and loose with the truth. Lie is the bluntest of the three. When you accuse someone of lying, you are saying that person was intentionally dishonest, no bones about it. Prevaricate is less … Continue reading Word of the Day – Prevaricate