Word of the Day

Word of the Day : July 5, 2023  Abscond What It Means To abscond is to leave, flee, or escape a place in secret and go into hiding. Often, someone is said to have absconded with something. // The suspect absconded to Canada before investigators could reach her at home. // He became concerned that one of his co-conspirators would abscond with … Continue reading Word of the Day – Abscond

Word of the Day : July 4, 2023 Girandole noun JEER-un-dohl What It Means Girandole can refer to an ornamental branched candlestick, as well as to a pendant earring usually with three ornaments hanging from a central piece. In its earliest uses, girandole referred to a radiating and showy composition, such as a cluster of skyrockets fired together for a … Continue reading Word of the Day – Girandole

Word of the Day : July 3, 2023 Embezzle verb im-BEZZ-ul What It Means To embezzle is to steal something (usually money) that you have been entrusted with. // The company's senior accounts manager embezzled thousands of dollars from her employer. See the entry > EMBEZZLE In Context “In the courtroom, [courthouse dog] Ollie stands with those testifying as … Continue reading Word of the Day – Embezzle

Word of the Day : June 30, 2023 Facilitate verb fuh-SIL-uh-tayt What It Means To facilitate something is to help bring it about, as in "her rise to power was facilitated by her influential friends." In other words, facilitating something eases the way for it to happen smoothly and effectively. // The moderator's role is to facilitate the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Facilitate