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Word of the Day : March 14, 2024  Emulate verb EM-yuh-layt What It Means If you emulate someone or something, you try to be like that person or thing. The word is used especially when one is trying to equal or surpass someone in accomplishment or achievement. // She grew up emulating her sports heroes. // Younger children … Continue reading Word of the Day – Emulate

Word of the Day : Cacophony noun ka-KAH-fuh-nee What It Means A cacophony is a mixture of loud and usually harsh unpleasant sounds. Cacophony can also refer to an incongruous or chaotic mixture. // The sounds of shouting added to the cacophony on the streets. // A cacophony of aromas wafted through the air. See the entry > CACOPHONY In Context "In … Continue reading Word of the Day : Cacophony

Word of the Day : March 12, 2024 Ulterior adjective ul-TEER-ee-er What It Means Ulterior describes things (usually motives, objectives, reasons, agendas, etc.) that are kept hidden in order to achieve a particular result. // Rory found it hard to not be suspicious of the accountant for offering these services for free; her eagerness to help suggested she … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ulterior

Word of the Day :  March 11, 2024 Refurbish verb rih-FER-bish What It Means To refurbish something is to brighten or freshen it up, or to repair and make improvements to it. // They are refurbishing the old house with the hopes of selling it for a profit. // The store refurbishes and sells computers that can often meet the … Continue reading Word of the Day : Refurbish