Word of the Day : July 4, 2024 Patriot noun PAY-tree-ut What It Means Patriot refers to a person who loves and strongly supports or fights for their country. // Addy enjoyed looking at old photographs of her grandmother, a patriot who served in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps during World War II, in uniform. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Patriot
Word of the Day – Deference
Word of the Day : June 28, 2024 Deference noun DEF-uh-runss What It Means Deference refers to respect and esteem that is appropriate to show to someone, such as a superior or elder. Something done in deference to, or out of deference to, someone or something is done in order to show respect for the opinions or … Continue reading Word of the Day – Deference
word of the Day – Remuneration
Word of the Day : June 25, 2024 Remuneration noun rih-myoo-nuh-RAY-shun What It Means Remuneration is a formal word that refers to an amount of money paid to someone for a service, loss, or expense, or to the act of paying such an amount. It is synonymous with recompense and pay.// The actor was offered a modest speaking fee by … Continue reading word of the Day – Remuneration
Word of the Day – Rebuff
Word of the Day : June 14, 2024 Rebuff verb rih-BUFF What It Means To rebuff something, such as an offer or suggestion, is to reject or criticize it sharply. One can also rebuff a person by rudely rejecting or refusing them.// When their request was immediately rebuffed by upper management, the staff was left frustrated yet also … Continue reading Word of the Day – Rebuff
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