Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 14, 2024 is:rebuff • \rih-BUFF\ • verb 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 more determined. See the entry > Examples: “The state rebuffed the lawyers’ efforts to use

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 13, 2024 is:lodestone • \LOHD-stohn\ • noun When used literally, lodestone refers to the mineral magnetite, a magnetic iron ore. Lodestone is also used figuratively to refer to something that, like a magnet, strongly attracts things. // The city is a lodestone for aspiring musicians of all genres. See the entry > Examples: “Her [Britney Spears’] quest to please a growing constituency was a

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 12, 2024 is:efficacious • \ef-uh-KAY-shus\ • adjective Efficacious is a formal word used to describe something—often a treatment, medicine, or remedy—that has the power to produce a desired result or effect. // Companies like to tout the number of efficacious natural ingredients in their beauty products. See the entry > Examples: “Baking soda is commonly used alongside detergent to fix

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 11, 2024 is:foment • \FOH-ment\ • verb To foment something, such as hostility or opposition, is to cause it, or try to cause it, to grow or develop. Foment is used synonymously with incite. // Rumors that the will was a fake fomented distrust between the two families. See the entry > Examples: "For this prequel to The Witcher, we go back, back, back to 1,200 years before the time of Geralt

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 10, 2024 is:tractable • \TRAK-tuh-bul\ • adjective Tractable is used to describe someone or something that is easily led, managed, taught, or controlled. // This new approach should make the problem more tractable. // The horse’s tractable temperament made her especially popular with new riders. See the entry > Examples: “… Kawasaki’s popular KLR650 … only makes about 40 horsepower, yet it

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 9, 2024 is: consternation • \kahn-ster-NAY-shun\ • noun Consternation is a formal word that refers to a strong feeling of surprise or sudden disappointment that causes confusion. // The candidate caused consternation among his supporters by changing positions on a key issue. See the entry > Examples: “The incarcerated [Freedom] Riders’ new freedom song, which they sang incessantly to the

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 8, 2024 is: incognito • \in-kahg-NEE-toh\ • adjective or adverb When you go incognito, your true identity is kept secret (as through the use of a different name or a disguise). Incognito can be used either as an adverb or an adjective with the same meaning. // The food critic made an incognito visit to the restaurant. // The pop star travels incognito as much as possible, using a fake name and wearing a wig

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 7, 2024 is:gossip • \GAH-sup\ • verb To gossip is to talk about the personal lives of other people. // The two siblings often gossip with each other about their neighbors via texting. See the entry > Examples: “Not all gossip is bad, [psychologist, Miriam] Kirmayer said, nor does it always mean someone who talks about others will talk about you. ‘Sometimes, our friends are gossiping as a

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 6, 2024 is:moxie • \MAHK-see\ • noun Moxie can refer to courage and determination (aka nerve), energy and pep (aka verve), or know-how (as, say, reflected in one’s oeuvre). // They showed a lot of moxie in questioning their company’s policy. // She clearly doesn’t need coffee to start her day full of moxie. // The lead actor’s musical moxie inspired the addition of a serenade at the close of the play’s

You asked for it and we damn well delivered - here's our analysis of Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department'.ALBUM DISCUSSION FROM 24.04. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The entirety of Book 13, The Change (Ch. 1 - 27), for Animorphs Aloud. Thanks for listening!Summary: Tobias has been trapped as a red-tailed hawk for some time now. And he's made his peace with it. But he'd give anything to be human again...wouldn't he? Don't forget to support the official audiobooks! If you want to hear more of my audiobooks, find me at the links below: Twitter: @RenatheReader Blue Sky: @renagail.bsky.social Audible:

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 5, 2024 is:affluent • \AF-loo-unt\ • adjective Someone described as affluent has a large amount of money and owns many expensive things. Something, such as a place or institution, described as affluent is similarly rich or wealthy. // The affluent suburb sports some of the finest public schools in the county owing to its considerable tax base. See the entry > Examples: "Princeton packs many

578. This week we welcome Chris Dier for part 1 of our interview interview. Chris was recognized as the Teacher of theYear in 2020. He also makes his history lessons public through his Tiktok videos. "Chris Dier is an American educator and author. He taught in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana for a decade before transitioning to Benjamin Franklin High School (New Orleans). Dier was named the 2020 Louisiana Teacher of the Year and a 2020 National Teacher of the Year Finalist. Dier authored The 1868

A trap awaits Daemon and Julian, set by a loyal Kaly vampire. But what will be Daemon's retribution?Read the first 5 chapters of The Merman 2, sequel to The Merman series on Amazon: https://raythereign.com/index.php/stories-and-manga/h-q/the-merman-2/1431-chapter It's available as a Members-only story! If you want to read it, join us here: https://raythereign.com/membership/signup

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 4, 2024 is: meliorism • \MEE-lee-uh-riz-um\ • noun Meliorism refers to the belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment. // Her belief in meliorism has given her a positive outlook on life. See the entry > Examples: "'Encanto' has been praised for its cultural accuracy. And many Colombians and Colombian Americans loved the film—but it has also started a

Alan's Eyes & Ears #015 - Mystery writer Paul Ryan O'ConnorInthis fifteenth episode, Alan talks to former comic book writer and newly-published mystery writer, Paul Ryan O'Connor. What inspired him to move into this genre? How many stories of his have been published? And was his first sale REALLY nominated for an award?Listen to the episode ... and FIND OUT!!!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: The Checkered Past Link:

WARNING! SPOILERS FOR UPCOMING PROJECTS CONTAINED BEHIND THESE LOCKED DOORS.http://library.horse Library of Cursed Knowledge Patreon Support Behind the Locked Doors by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/behind-the-locked-doors Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/behind-the-locked-doors/3d4d5e6a-d0d7-43d8-bf88-230c50845418

Chapter 27, the final chapter of The Change, part 13 of Animorphs Aloud, a fan-produced read-aloud version of the Animorphs series.I know this chapter is really, really short, which would normally mean that I would post more than one, but I can't because a) it's the last chapter, and b) I'm in the middle of a big audiobook contract (yay!) and that means much less time for fun fan readings. As it is now, I should be able to keep my regular posting schedule here, but that might change as the deadline

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 3, 2024 is: deride • \dih-RYDE\ • verb To deride someone or something is to subject them to usually harsh and bitter insults or criticism. // Although derided by classmates for his insistence that he would be a millionaire by the age of 25, he achieved his goal when his Internet startup went public. See the entry > Examples: “Founded in 2012, this Redwood City brewery stands out for its

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