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Word of the Day : November 29, 2021 Obfuscate verb AHB-fuh-skayt What It Means Obfuscate means "to make difficult to understand" or "to be evasive, unclear, or confusing."   // The coach obfuscated his response as to whether he would retire at the end of the season. // When asked about the lawsuit alleging plagiarism, the singer obfuscated. See the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Obfuscate

Word of the Day : November 26, 2021 Maître d' noun may-truh-DEE What It Means A maître d' (or maitre d') is the headwaiter of the dining-room staff of a restaurant or hotel. // The maître d' ushered the celebrity couple to a private table at the back of the restaurant. See the entry > Did You Know? "Mike is part … Continue reading Word of the Day – Maître d’

Word of the Day : November 25, 2021 Jovial adjective JOH-vee-ul What It Means Jovial means "markedly good-humored" and describes people and things that are cheerful or full of joy.   // Andy remembered his Uncle Jim as a jovial man with a ready smile, a firm handshake, and a cheery greeting for all. // Family reunions are a jovial occasion … Continue reading Word of he Day – Jovial

Word of the Day : November 24, 2021 Feign verb FAYN What It Means Feign means "to give a false appearance of something." // After her mom told her that she will bring her to the doctor's, Kim confessed that she was feigning illness because she forgot to finish her book report. See the entry > Examples "For his … Continue reading Word of the Day – Feign