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Word of the Day : September 30, 2025 Impetuous adjective im-PECH-uh-wus What It Means Impetuous is a synonym of impulsive that describes a person who is acting without thought, or an action that is done without thought. // That impetuous decision could've cost us everything we worked so hard for. See the entry > IMPETUOUS In Context “She takes off, impetuous and alone, … Continue reading Word of the Day: Impetuous

Word of the Day :  September 29, 2025 Obliterate verb uh-BLIT-uh-rayt What It Means To obliterate something is to destroy it completely so that nothing is left, to destroy utterly all trace, indication, or significance of it. It can also mean "to remove utterly from recognition or memory." // The wave completely obliterated our sandcastles. // The October … Continue reading Word of the Day: Obliterate

Word of the Day : September 26, 2025 Gesundheit interjection guh-ZOONT-hyte What It Means Gesundheit is an interjection used to wish good health to one who has just sneezed. // I sneezed three times in a row, and my coworker called "gesundheit!" from the next cubicle. See the entry > GESUNDHEIT In Context "Personally, I did not … Continue reading Word of the Day: Gesundheit

Word of the Day: Anomaly Anomaly noun uh-NAH-muh-lee What It Means Anomaly is a somewhat formal word that refers to something that is remarkable in its deviation from what is usual or expected. // Last summer’s storm was an anomaly for this area. // We were unable to explain the anomalies in the test results. See the entry > ANOMALY In … Continue reading Word of the Day : Anomaly