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Word of the Day : February 23, 2024 Opprobium noun uh-PROH-bree-um What It Means Opprobrium refers to very strong disapproval or criticism of a person or thing especially by a large number of people. // They're going ahead with the plan despite public opprobrium. See the entry > OPPROBIUM In Context "Caught up in a whirlwind of public opprobrium, … Continue reading Word of the Day – Opprobium

Word of the Day : February 22, 2024 Haggard adjective HAG-urd What It Means Someone described as haggard appears tired or thin especially as if because of hunger, worry, or pain. Haggard can also describe someone who looks wild or otherwise disheveled. // After a disastrous rafting trip, Robin emerged from the woods looking haggard but otherwise unscathed. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Haggard

Word of the Day : February 21, 2024 Lampoon What It Means To lampoon someone or something is to ridicule that person or thing, especially through the use of harsh satire. // The exhibit chronicles the long history of lampooning public figures in cartoons. See the entry > LAMPOON In Context "'An exciting element of this to me … Continue reading Word of the Day – Lampoon

Word of the Day : February 20, 2024 Buttress noun BUTT-russ What It Means A buttress is a structure built against a wall in order to support or strengthen it. More broadly, buttress may refer to anything that supports or strengthens. Buttress may also refer to something that resembles a buttress, such as a projecting part of a mountain or … Continue reading Word of the Day – Buttress