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Word of the Day : January 18, 2022 Winsome adjective WIN-sum What It Means Winsome means "pleasing or cheerful." // The interviewers all remarked on the candidate's winsome personality, which made her stand out among the other qualified job applicants. See the entry > Winsome in Context "Among the fabled activists who risked their lives and transformed those of … Continue reading Word of The Day – Winsome

Word of the Day : January 17, 2022 Stola noun STOH-luh What It Means A stola is a long, draped robe worn by women of ancient Rome. // The traditional garment worn by women in ancient Rome was the stola; men wore the corresponding toga. STOLA in Context "Lady Liberty is dressed in a free-flowing robe called a stola. Over the stola, … Continue reading Word of The Day – Stola

Word of the Day : January 14, 2022 Gloss verb GLAHSS What It Means Gloss means "to provide a brief explanation of a difficult or obscure word or expression" or, generally, "to explain or interpret." // The text of the book is relatively jargon-free and most of the technical vocabulary has been glossed. See the entry > Gloss In … Continue reading Word of The Day – Gloss