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Word of the Day :  December 20, 2023 Bowdlerize verb BOHD-ler-ize What It Means In its strictest sense, to bowdlerize a book, manuscript, etc. is to modify it by editing so that nothing judged to be morally harmful or offensive remains. More broadly, bowdlerize means "to modify by abridging, simplifying, or distorting in style or content." // The publisher's … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bowdlerize

Word of the Day : December 19, 2023 Overweening What It Means To describe someone as overweening is to say that they are arrogant and unduly proud. Overweening also disapprovingly describes qualities or desires, such as greed or ambition, that are seen as excessive. // It’s hard for people to believe every word in speeches by overweening politicians. See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day – Overweening

Word of the Day: December 18, 2023 Raconteur noun ra-kahn-TER What It Means A raconteur is someone who excels in telling anecdotes. // A bona fide raconteur, Paola can turn even mundane experiences into hilariously entertaining stories. See the entry > RACONTEUR In Context “He [filmmaker and author Kenneth Anger] lit and shot and cut images so that no matter … Continue reading Word of the Day – Raconteur

Word of the Day: December 17, 2023 Visceral adjective VISS-uh-rul What It Means Visceral is an adjective that describes something as coming from or triggering an instinctive emotional (as opposed to intellectual) response. In medical contexts it means “of or related to internal organs of the body.” // Although she is best known for her film and … Continue reading Word of the Day – Visceral