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Word of the Day : September 20, 2021 Collude verb kuh-LOOD What It Means Collude means "to conspire or plot." // The two companies had colluded to keep prices high. See the entry > Examples "Seven … maintenance managers were federally charged … with bilking the transit agency out of hundreds of thousands of dollars by colluding with vendors to charge for goods … Continue reading Word of the Day – Collude

Word of the Day : September 17, 2021 Precarious adjective prih-KAIR-ee-us What It Means Precarious means "characterized by uncertainty, insecurity, or instability that threatens with danger." // College debt leaves many students in a precarious financial situation after graduation. // The books were stacked high in a precarious tower. See the entry > Examples "Staff may be anxious about returning to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Precarious

Word of the Day : September 16, 2021 Exonerate verb ig-ZAH-nuh-rayt What It Means Exonerate means "to clear from a charge of wrongdoing or from blame." // The witness' testimonies were key in exonerating the defendant. // The report exonerated the captain from any blame for the ship's running aground. See the entry > Examples "The actor met with Sooner State … Continue reading Word of the Day – Exonerate

Word of the Day : September 15, 2021 Tribulation noun trib-yuh-LAY-shun What It Means Tribulation, which is often used in the phrase "trials and tribulations," refers to a trying experience. It can also mean "unhappiness, pain, or suffering." // The young, ambitious chef knew of trials and tribulations of opening a new restaurant, but he was ready for … Continue reading Word of the Day – Tribulation