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Word of the Day : June 8, 2026 Accoutrement noun uh-KOO-truh-munt What It Means An accoutrement is a piece of clothing or equipment that is used in a particular place or for a particular activity. In military contexts, accoutrement refers specifically to a soldier's outfit. The word can also refer to an identifying and often superficial characteristic or device. Accoutrement in … Continue reading Word of the Day: Accoutrement

Word of the Day : June 5, 2026 Interloper noun in-ter-LOH-per What It Means An interloper is a person who intrudes in a place or sphere of activity; they are not wanted or welcome by the other people present. // Summer residents were regarded as interlopers who lacked a commitment to the town's welfare. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day: Interloper

Word of the Day :  June 4, 2026 Redolent adjective RED-uh-lunt What It Means As a synonym of aromatic, the word redolent can describe something that has a noticeable smell without specifying the scent, but more often it is accompanied by of or with and means “full of a specified fragrance,” as in “redolent with incense.” Redolent can also describe something that causes thoughts or … Continue reading Word of the Day : Redolent

Word of the Day : June 3, 2026  Engender verb in-JEN-der What It Means Engender is a formal word that means “to be the source or cause of something.” // Our monthly book club meetings started as a way to connect and ended up being a great place to engender unity and build life-long friendships. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day : Engender