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Word of the Day : June 2, 2026 Cruz  noun KRUKS What It Means Crux refers to the most important part of something (such as a problem, issue, or puzzle). It is often used in the phrase "the crux of." // The crux of the problem is that the project's budget is totally inadequate. See the entry > CRUZ … Continue reading Word of the Day : Cruz

Word of the Day : Palatable  Palatable adjective PAL-uh-tuh-bul What It Means Palatable describes something that has a pleasant or agreeable taste, or that is pleasant or acceptable to someone. // Our group was pleasantly surprised that the food options at the local fair were actually palatable this year. // Given the traffic downtown, traveling by train is a palatable alternative to driving. … Continue reading Word of the Day: Palatable

Word of the Day : May 22, 2026 Fraught adjective FRAWT What It Means Fraught describes something that causes or involves a lot of emotional stress or worry. When fraught is used in the phrase “fraught with,” it means “full of something bad or unwanted.” // The siblings had a fraught relationship. // The paper was poorly researched and fraught with errors. See … Continue reading Word of the Day: Fraught

Word of the Day : May 21, 2026 Lacuna noun luh-KOO-nuh What It Means Lacuna is a formal word that refers to a gap or blank space in something—in other words, a missing part. When used with respect to biology, lacuna also refers to a small cavity, pit, or discontinuity in an anatomical structure. // The absence of hemlock … Continue reading Word of the Day: Lacuna