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Word of the Day : June 17, 2022 Oblige verb uh-BLYJE What It Means Oblige is usually used to mean “to do a favor for someone,” or “to do something as a favor, or as though it is a favor.” In more technical use, it means “to force or require someone to do something.” // They needed … Continue reading Word of the Day – Oblige

Word of the Day : June 16, 2022 Adulation noun aj-uh-LAY-shun What It Means Adulation means extreme or excessive admiration or flattery. // The movie star basked in the adulation of her many fans as she walked down the red carpet. See the entry > ADULATION in Context “The history that emerges here is of a band yo-yoing between … Continue reading Word of the Day – Adulation

Word of the Day : June 15, 2022 Credulous adjective KREJ-uh-lus What It Means A credulous person is ready to believe things based on slight or uncertain evidence. A credulous thing, such as a report or statement, likewise shows that same readiness to believe. // Margo smiled as she watched her credulous siblings listening with rapt attention to their aunt’s tall tales. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Credulous

Word of the Day : June 14, 2022 Festoon verb fess-TOON What It Means Festoon means "to cover or decorate (something) with many small objects, pieces of paper, etc.," or "to hang decorative chains or strips on." // Tiny wildflowers festooned the meadow. // The students festooned the gymnasium with streamers and bunting for the dance. See the entry > FESTOON … Continue reading Word of the Day – Festoon