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Word of the Day : October 31, 2023 Eldritch adjective EL-dritch What It Means Eldritch describes things that are strange or unnatural, especially in a way that inspires fear. The word is often used as a synonym for eerie. // She's afraid to visit haunted houses because the eldritch decor and sound effects are too realistic for her liking. See the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Eldritch

Word of the Day: October 30, 2023 Werewolf noun WAIR-woolf What It Means Werewolf refers to a person transformed into a wolf or capable of assuming a wolf's form, especially during the full moon. // She went to the Halloween party dressed as a werewolf, wearing faux fur from head to toe. See the entry > WEREWOLF In … Continue reading Word of the Day – Werewolf

Word of the Day : October 17, 2023 Mollycoddle verb MAH-lee-kah-dul What It Means When you mollycoddle someone, you are treating that person with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence or attention. // The newborn cub at the wildlife park enjoys being mollycoddled by its mother. See the entry > MOLLYCODDLE In Context “Former Barnsley and Leeds United … Continue reading Word of the Day – Mollycoddle

Word of the Day : October 16, 2023 Acronym noun AK-ruh-nim What It Means An acronym is a word formed from the first letter or letters of each one of the words in a phrase. // They came up with the perfect acronym, WORDS, as a name for their spelling team by using the first letters of each … Continue reading Word of the Day – Acronym