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Word of the Day : March 18, 2026 Jejune adjective jih-JOON  What It Means Jejune is a formal word that means "uninteresting" or "boring." It is also used as a synonym of juvenile to describe things (such as behaviors, attitudes, etc.) that are immature, childish, or simplistic. // The movie adaptation employed surreal visual effects to tell the story, making … Continue reading Word of the Day: Jejune

Word of the Day :  March 17, 2026 Erin Go Bragh phrase air-un-guh-BRAW What It Means Erin go bragh is an Irish phrase that means “Ireland forever.” // They proudly waved the Irish flag during the parade, shouting “Erin go bragh!” See the entry > ERIN GO BRAGH in Context “Dressed in full Irish regalia, Fitzgerald rode … Continue reading Word of the Day: Erin Go Bragh

Word of the Day : March 16, 2026 Putative adjective PYOO-tuh-tiv What It Means: Putative is a formal word used to describe something that is generally believed, supposed, or assumed to be something specified. It is always used before a noun. // The group's putative leader was conspicuously absent from the meeting. See the entry > PUTATIVE In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day: Putative

Word of the Day : March 13, 2026 Immure verb ih-MYOOR What It Means To immure something is to enclose it within or as if within walls. Immure is also sometimes used synonymously with imprison. // Scientists at the research station in Antarctica are immured by the frozen wild that surrounds them. See the entry > IMMURE in Context "The Torlonia … Continue reading Word of the Day: Immure