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Word of the Day : June 22, 2026 Cavalcade noun kav-ul-KAYD What It Means Cavalcade most often refers to a series of related things. An older meaning, still in use, is “a procession of riders or carriages”; vehicles or ships in a procession can be referred to as a cavalcade too. // Since the high-powered console’s debut … Continue reading Word of the Day: Cavalcade

Word of the Day :  June 17, 2026 Wifty adjective WIF-tee What It Means Wifty, a synonym of ditzy, describes something or someone eccentrically silly or scatterbrained. // The play features a wifty character who starts out blissfully unaware of the conflict driving the plot but ultimately pulls it together to save the day. See the entry > WIFTY … Continue reading Word of the Day: Wifty

Word of the Day : Gamut Gamut noun GAM-ut What It Means A gamut is a range or series of related things. When we say that something “runs the gamut,” we are saying that it encompasses an entire range of related things. // The flea market offerings run the gamut with a wide array of vendors each offering … Continue reading Word of the Day: Gamut

Word of the Day :  June 15, 2026  Tenuous adjective TEN-yoo-us What It Means Something described as tenuous is flimsy, weak, or uncertain. // The theater had a tenuous existence for years, but today is on much more solid financial footing. See the entry > TENUOUS in Context “While more non-screen-based interactive technology could be an antidote to … Continue reading Word of the Day: Tenuous