Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day for November 29, 2011 is: regardless • \rih-GAHRD-lus\ • adverb : despite everything Examples: The weather forecast called for wind and rain, but Susan decided to continue with her plans regardless. "Regardless of how much money the park has, and regardless of how efficiently that money is spent, there are [...]
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coquetry
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day for November 28, 2011 is: coquetry • \KOH-kuh-tree\ • noun : a flirtatious act or attitude Examples: In a not-so-subtle act of coquetry, Nancy smiled flirtatiously and winked at Scott as she walked past him. “Her Act III solo with a fan became an expression not of conventional coquetry but [...]
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feisty
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day for November 27, 2011 is: feisty • \FYE-stee\ • adjective 1 a : full of nervous energy : fidgety b : touchy, quarrelsome c : exuberantly frisky 2 : having or showing a lively aggressiveness : spunky Examples: Elena found success as an actress on Broadway thanks in part to [...]
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bemuse
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day for November 26, 2011 is: bemuse • \bih-MYOOZ\ • verb 1 : to make confused : puzzle, bewilder 2 : to occupy the attention of : absorb 3 : to cause to have feelings of wry or tolerant amusement Examples: She had neither asked for nor expected her newfound celebrity, [...]
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placid
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day for November 25, 2011 is: placid • \PLASS-id\ • adjective : serenely free of interruption or disturbance; also : complacent Examples: It was fortunate that the horse Meaghan was riding had a placid disposition and didn’t try to bolt when the car backfired. "Los Angeles was initially welcoming of them, [...]
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impute
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day for November 24, 2011 is: impute • \im-PYOOT\ • verb 1 : to lay the responsibility or blame for often falsely or unjustly 2 : to credit to a person or a cause Examples: "My enemies have tried to impute sinister motives to my actions," said the politician, "but I [...]
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trammel
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day for November 23, 2011 is: trammel • \TRAM-ul\ • noun 1 : a net for catching birds or fish 2 : something impeding activity, progress, or freedom : restraint — usually used in plural Examples: "I cast the miserable trammels of worldly discretion to the winds, and spoke with the [...]
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splenetic
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day for November 22, 2011 is: splenetic • \splih-NET-ik\ • adjective : marked by bad temper, malevolence, or spite Examples: I know David was in a bad mood all day, but the splenetic tone of his reply to Brenda’s question was not necessary. "If he were 10 or 15 years younger [...]
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strudel
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day for November 21, 2011 is: strudel • \STROO-dul\ • noun : a pastry made from a thin sheet of dough rolled up with filling and baked Examples: Strudels are usually made with high-gluten flour to increase the malleability of the dough. "The Supremes belted out a song on the radio, [...]
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elucidate
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day for November 20, 2011 is: elucidate • \ih-LOO-suh-dayt\ • verb 1 : to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis 2 : to give a clarifying explanation Examples: During her speech, the governor attempted to elucidate exactly what kind of impact the new sports arena would have on the state’s [...]
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