Word of the Day

inure

[in-yoor]

verb:

to accustom to hardship, difficulty, or pain

Explanation

To inure is to become gradually accustomed to difficulty, especially through repeated exposure. Whether it's cold weather, tough criticism, or early-morning alarms, being inured doesn't mean you like it — it just means you've gotten used to it.

Example: Years of early-morning shifts helped inure her to the discomfort of waking up before dawn.

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