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Word of the Day : February 3, 2026  Hornswoggle verb HORN-swah-gul What It Means To hornswoggle someone is to trick or deceive them. // I think we were hornswoggled by that magician. See the entry > HORNSWOGGLE in Context "Netflix users have been warned to look out for an insidious, AI-powered email scam that looks nearly indistinguishable from … Continue reading Word of the Day: Hornswoggle

Word of the Day : February 2, 2026 Prescience noun PRESH-ee-unss What It Means Prescience is a formal word used to refer to the ability to see or anticipate what will or might happen in the future. // He predicted the public's response to the proposed legislation with remarkable prescience. See the entry > PRESCIENCE in Context "... … Continue reading Word of the Day: Prescience

Word of the Day : January 29, 2026 Reciprocate verb rih-SIP-ruh-kayt What It Means To reciprocate is to do something for or to someone who has done something similar for or to you. Reciprocate can also mean “to have (a feeling) for someone who has the same feeling for you.” // It was kind of my friend to … Continue reading Word of the Day: Reciprocate

Word of the Day :  January 28, 2026 Bombast  noun BAHM-bast What It Means Bombast is a formal word that refers to speech or writing that is meant to sound important or impressive but that is not sincere or meaningful. // You need less bombast and more substance in this speech. See the entry > BOMBAST in Context “This … Continue reading Word of the Day : Bombast