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Word of the Day : September 29, 2020 Gauntlet noun GAWNT-lut Definition 1 : a glove worn with medieval armor to protect the hand 2 : any of various protective gloves used especially in industry 3 : an open challenge (as to combat) — used in phrases like throw down the gauntlet 4 : a dress glove extending above the wrist … Continue reading Word of the Day – Gauntlet

Word of the Day : September 28, 2020 Abstain verb ub-STAYN Definition 1 : to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice 2 : to choose not to vote Did you know If you abstain, you're consciously, and usually with effort, choosing to hold back from … Continue reading Word of the Day – Abstain

Word of the Day : September 25, 2020 Translucent adjective trans-LOO-sunt Definition 1 : permitting the passage of light: a : transmitting and diffusing light so that objects beyond cannot be seen clearly b : clear, transparent 2 : free from disguise or falseness Did you know? Look closely and you will see the same group of three letters in translucent and elucidate, letting … Continue reading Word of the Day – Translucent

Word of the Day : September 24, 2020 Nepotism noun NEP-uh-tiz-um Definition favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship Did you know? Word of the Day: Nepotism | Merriam-Webster During his papacy from 1471–1484, Sixtus IV granted many special favors to members of his family, in particular his nephews. This practice of … Continue reading Word of the Day – Nepotism