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Word of the Day : January 9, 2026  Innocuous adjective ih-NAH-kyuh-wus What It Means Innocuous describes either something that is not likely to bother or offend anyone (as in “an innocuous comment”), or something that causes no injury, or is otherwise considered harmless (as in “an innocuous prank”). // The reporter asked what seemed like an innocuous question, but … Continue reading Word of the Day: Innocuous

Word of the Day: January 8, 2026  Gumbo noun GUM-boh What It Means Gumbo refers to a soup thickened with okra pods or filé and containing meat or seafoods and usually vegetables. The word is also used figuratively to refer to a mixture or blend of something. // The reputation of the family’s gumbo guaranteed them an invitation to any and all neighborhood … Continue reading Word of the Day: Gumbo

Word of the Day :  January 7, 2026 Eminently adverb EM-uh-nunt-lee What It Means Eminently is used as a synonym of very and means "to a high degree." // Our team came up with an eminently sensible plan to reduce waste. See the entry > EMINENTLY In Context "This was jazz of the highest order—challenging, yet accessible, eminently entertaining and arrestingly beautiful. Goosebumps … Continue reading Word of the Day: Eminently

Word of the Day:  January 6, 2026 Loll verb LAHL What It Means Loll most often means “to droop or hang loosely.” It can also mean “to act or move in a relaxed or lazy manner.” // We’re counting down the days until the weather will be warm enough again to laze and loll by the pool. See the … Continue reading Word of the Day: Loll