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Word of the Day – Caveat

Word of the Day : February 10, 2021 Caveat noun KAV-ee-aht Definition 1 a : a warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices b : an explanation to prevent misinterpretation c : a modifying or cautionary detail to be considered when evaluating, interpreting, or doing something 2 : a legal warning to a judicial officer to suspend a proceeding until the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Caveat

Word of the Day – Febrile

Word of the Day : February 8, 2021 Febrile adjective FEB-ryle Definition : marked or caused by fever : feverish Did you know? Not too surprisingly, febrile originated in the field of medicine. We note its first use in the work of the 17th-century medical reformer Noah Biggs. Biggs used it in admonishing physicians to care for their "febrile patients" properly. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Febrile