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Word of the Day :  June 27, 2025 Oblige verb uh-BLYJE What It Means To oblige a person or entity to do something is to require or force them to do it, either because of a law or rule, or because it is necessary. To simply oblige someone is to do them a favor. // The … Continue reading Word of the Day: Oblige

Word of the Day : June 26, 2025 Sumptuous What It Means Sumptuous is used to describe things that are very expensive, rich, luxurious, or magnificent. // The celebratory meal was a sumptuous feast of dishes from our host’s homeland. See the entry > SUMPTUOUS In Context “With comfy living areas with bistro tables, sumptuous marble bathrooms, and large private … Continue reading Word of the Day : Sumptuous

Word of the Day :  June 25, 2025 Flotsam noun FLAHT-sum  What It Means Flotsam refers to the floating pieces that remain after a shipwreck, or more broadly to any floating debris or wreckage. It is also used figuratively to refer to miscellaneous or unimportant material, often in the phrase "flotsam and jetsam." // Driftwood and other flotsam washed … Continue reading Word of the Day: Flotsam

Word of the Day :  June 24, 2025 Noisome adjective NOY-sum What It Means Noisome is a formal and literary word used to describe things that are very unpleasant or disgusting; it is used especially to describe offensive smells. Noisome can also mean “highly obnoxious or objectionable” as in “we were put off by their noisome habits.” // The noisome odor … Continue reading Word of the Day: Noisome