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Word of the Day  : February 24, 2023 Hiatus noun hye-AY-tus What It Means In general contexts, hiatus usually refers to a period of time when something, such as an activity or program, is suspended. In biology, hiatus refers to a gap or passage in an anatomical part or organ, and in linguistics, it denotes the occurrence of two vowel … Continue reading Word of the Day – Hiatus

Word of the Day : February 23, 2023  Tantamount What It Means Tantamount means “equivalent in value, significance, or effect.” It is sometimes confused with paramount, which does not describe something that is equivalent, but instead means “superior to all others.” // Although I had not witnessed the mischief that resulted in rolls of paper towels tumbling out … Continue reading Word of the Day – Tantamount

Word of the Day : February 22, 2023  Rectify verb REK-tuh-fye What It Means Rectify means “to correct something that is wrong.” // We were given the wrong room key, but the hotel management quickly rectified the situation. See the entry > RECTIFY In Context “‘The only way to rectify severe thermal or chemical damage is to frequently trim off dead … Continue reading Word of the Day – Rectify

Word of the Day : February 21, 2023 Onerous adjective AH-nuh-rus What It means Onerous means "involving, imposing, or constituting a burden." It typically describes something that is difficult and unpleasant to do or deal with. // They were assigned the onerous task of post-show cleanup. // The government imposed onerous taxes on imports. See the entry > ONEROUS In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day – Onerous