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Word of the Day : February 8, 2024 Fissile adjective FISS-ul What It Means Fissile describes materials that are capable of undergoing fission—that is, the process in which the nucleus of a heavy atom is split apart, releasing a large amount of energy. Fissile can also be used to describe something, such as wood or crystals, capable of or prone … Continue reading Word of the Day – Fissile

Word of the Day : February 7, 2024  Absolve verb ub-ZAHLV What It Means To absolve someone is to free them from a responsibility or commitment, or from the consequences of guilt. // The plaintiff asserts that the company is not absolved of responsibility for the false claims simply because its ownership has changed. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Absolve

Word of the Day : February 6, 2024 Signet noun SIG-nut What It Means Signet refers to a seal used officially to give personal authority to a document in lieu of a signature, or to the impression made by or as if by such a seal. // The ring had been passed down for generations, and bore … Continue reading Word of the Day – Signet

Word of the Day : February 5, 2024 Gratutious adjective gruh-TOO-uh-tuss What It Means Gratuitous describes things that are not necessary, appropriate, or justified, as in "a gratuitous insult" or "a gratuitous assumption." Gratuitous can also mean "free." // The film was criticized for its gratuitous violence. // A local veterinary technician provides gratuitous services to the animal shelter twice a month. See … Continue reading Word of the Day – Gratutious