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Word of the Day :  November 12, 2025 Abide verb uh-BYDE What It Means If someone cannot abide someone or something bad, unpleasant, etc., they cannot tolerate or accept that person or thing. Abide can also mean "to accept without objection" and "to remain or continue." // I just can't abide such blatant dishonesty. // Residents agree to abide by the dorm's … Continue reading Word of the Day: Abide

Word of the Day :  November 13, 2025 Peremptory adjective puh-REMP-tuh-ree What It Means Peremptory is a formal word used especially in legal contexts to describe an order, command, etc., that requires immediate compliance with no opportunity to show why one should not comply. It is also used disapprovingly to describe someone with an arrogant attitude, or … Continue reading Word of the Day : Peremptory

Word of the Day : November 11, 2025 Doughty adjective DOW-tee What It Means Doughty is a word with an old-fashioned flair used to describe someone who is brave, strong, and determined. // The monument celebrates the doughty townspeople who fended off invaders centuries ago. See the entry > DOUGHTY In Context “The film chooses to render our doughty heroes’ super-costumes … Continue reading Word of the Day: Doughty

Word of the Day: Temerity Temerity noun tuh-MAIR-uh-tee What It Means Temerity is the quality of being confident and unafraid of danger or punishment, especially in a way that seems rude or foolish. Temerity may also refer to a rash or reckless act. // She had the temerity to ask me for another loan when she had yet to begin … Continue reading Word of the Day : Temerity