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Word of the Week

Posted 10/31/24

Word of the Week is a feature that aims to help readers boost their vocabulary in a meaningful way that has practical applications. Each week, our editorial staff presents a word, its definition and …

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Word of the Week


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Word of the Week is a feature that aims to help readers boost their vocabulary in a meaningful way that has practical applications. Each week, our editorial staff presents a word, its definition and its use in a sentence.

 

Tarry: (TEHR-ǝǝ) a verb that means staying longer than intended.

 

“The cottage on the beach was so cozy travelers often tarried their departures.”