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Word of the Day : October 18, 2021 Zaftig adjective ZAHF-tig What It Means Zaftig means "having a full, rounded figure." // Portraits of zaftig models are exhibited in the artist's collection. See the entry > Examples "The photography exhibition revels in depictions of Coney Island, including Lisette Model's widely-reproduced 1939-40 portrait of a zaftig woman  … laughing as waves lap … Continue reading Word of the Day – Zaftig

Word of the Day : October 15, 2021 Embellish verb im-BELL-ish What It Means Embellish means "to make (something) more appealing or attractive with fanciful or decorative details." // As they grew older, the children realized their grandfather embellished the stories of his travels abroad. // The gift shop had cowboy shirts and hats embellished with beads and stitching. See the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Embellish

Word of the Day : October 14, 2021 Cabal noun kuh-BAHL What It Means A cabal is a group secretly united in a plot. // Military police arrested members of the cabal who were planning to overthrow the government. See the entry > Examples "February 14? … That's an arbitrary date picked by a cabal of florists and greeting card manufacturers. Love … Continue reading Word of the Day – Cabal

Word of the Day : October 13, 2021 Odious adjective OH-dee-us What It Means Odious means "causing strong hatred or dislike." // The biography is an in-depth account of one of the most odious serial killers in American history. See the entry > Examples "There are probably few things more emotion-laden and odious as taxes. But for a society to function … Continue reading Word of the Day – Odious