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September 15, 2021 Tribulation What It Means Tribulation, which is often used in the phrase “trials and tribulations,” refers to a trying experience. It can also mean “unhappiness, pain, or suffering.”

September 14, 2021 Responsive What It Means Responsive means “quick to respond or react in a desired or appropriate manner.”

September 9, 2021 Brogue What It Means A brogue is a low shoe, usually made of leather, with perforations and a wing tip.

September 8, 2021 Egregious What It Means Egregious means “obviously or noticeably bad.”

September 7, 2021 Suborn What It Means Suborn means “to persuade (someone) to do something illegal (such as to lie in a court of law).” It can also mean “to obtain (false testimony) from a witness by persuasion.”