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Word of the Day

JUNE 17, 2026
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What Does It Mean?

plaintive

A quiet winter evening at home is interrupted by scraping sounds and plaintive cries from the back porch. Rushing outside, you are surprised to see

  1. A stray dog barking excitedly at your cat.
  2. An enraged cat making hissing sounds at your dog.
  3. A wounded dog crying mournfully at the door.
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