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Word of the Day :  June 17, 2026 Wifty adjective WIF-tee What It Means Wifty, a synonym of ditzy, describes something or someone eccentrically silly or scatterbrained. // The play features a wifty character who starts out blissfully unaware of the conflict driving the plot but ultimately pulls it together to save the day. See the entry > WIFTY … Continue reading Word of the Day: Wifty

Word of the Day : Gamut Gamut noun GAM-ut What It Means A gamut is a range or series of related things. When we say that something “runs the gamut,” we are saying that it encompasses an entire range of related things. // The flea market offerings run the gamut with a wide array of vendors each offering … Continue reading Word of the Day: Gamut

Word of the Day :  June 15, 2026  Tenuous adjective TEN-yoo-us What It Means Something described as tenuous is flimsy, weak, or uncertain. // The theater had a tenuous existence for years, but today is on much more solid financial footing. See the entry > TENUOUS in Context “While more non-screen-based interactive technology could be an antidote to … Continue reading Word of the Day: Tenuous

Word of the Day : June 12, 2026 Blandishment noun BLAN-dish-munt What It Means Blandishments are nice things that you say or do to convince someone to do something. Blandishment is usually used in the plural form. // Despite the many blandishments of the dressing room attendant, we were resolved not to overspend at the fashion boutique. See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day: Blandishment