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Word of the Day: syncope

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a noun that means “the contraction of a word by omitting one or more sounds from the middle.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast.

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May 31, 2022
Word of the Day: sinsyne

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is an adverb that means “from that time” or “since then.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 30, 2022
Word of the Day: foehn

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a noun that indicates “a warm, dry wind descending a mountain, as on the north side of the Alps.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 29, 2022
Word of the Day: descant

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a verb that means “to comment or discourse at great length.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast.

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May 28, 2022
Word of the Day: kowtow

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a verb that originally pertained to bowing but is often used today to mean “to act in a manner showing excessive deference or eagerness to please.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast.

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May 27, 2022
Word of the Day: fichu

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a noun that refers to “a kerchief or shawl, generally triangular in shape, worn draped over the shoulders or around the neck with the ends drawn together on the breast.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 26, 2022
Word of the Day: macramé

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a noun that refers to “an elaborately patterned lacelike webbing made of hand-knotted cord, yarn, or the like, and used for wall decorations, hanging baskets, garments, and accessories.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 25, 2022
Word of the Day: meunière

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is an adjective that means “dipped in flour, sautéed in butter, and sprinkled with lemon juice and chopped parsley.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast.

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May 24, 2022
Word of the Day: victorine

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a noun that denotes “a fur scarf with long tabs at the ends.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 23, 2022
Word of the Day: carapace

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a noun that indicates “a bony or chitinous shield, test, or shell covering some or all of the dorsal part of an animal, as of a turtle.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 22, 2022
Word of the Day: tisane

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a noun that refers to “aromatic or herb-flavored tea.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 21, 2022
Word of the Day: hootenanny

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a noun that means “an informal session at which folk singers and instrumentalists perform for their own enjoyment.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast.

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May 20, 2022
Word of the Day: tenebrific

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is an adjective that means “producing darkness.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 19, 2022
Word of the Day: agglutinative

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is an adjective that means “pertaining to or noting a language characterized by combining morphemes without fusion or morphophonemic change.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast.

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May 18, 2022
Word of the Day: aegis

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a noun that means “protection” or “support.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 17, 2022
Word of the Day: cherubic

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is an adjective that means “of or having the nature of a cherub, or an angel represented as a rosy-cheeked child with wings.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast.

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May 16, 2022
Word of the Day: toxophilite

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a noun that means “a devotee of archery.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast.

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May 15, 2022
Word of the Day: bilious

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is an adjective that means “extremely unpleasant or distasteful.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 14, 2022
Word of the Day: baksheesh

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a noun that refers to “a tip, present, or gratuity.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast.

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May 13, 2022
Word of the Day: tantivy

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is an interjection that is used as a hunting cry when a chase is at full speed, though it is also often used to mimic the sound of blowing a horn. Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 12, 2022
Word of the Day: colcannon

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a noun that refers to “an Irish dish made of cabbage, kale, or other greens, and potatoes boiled and mashed together.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 11, 2022
Word of the Day: auriferous

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is an adjective that means “yielding or containing gold.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 10, 2022
Word of the Day: porphyry

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a noun that refers to “a very hard rock, anciently quarried in Egypt, having a dark, purplish-red groundmass containing small crystals of feldspar.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 09, 2022
Word of the Day: nurturance

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a noun that means “warm and affectionate physical and emotional support and care.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 08, 2022
Word of the Day: tatterdemalion

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is an adjective that means “ragged,” “unkempt,” or “dilapidated.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 07, 2022
Word of the Day: disambiguate

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a verb that means “to remove the ambiguity from” or “to make unambiguous.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 06, 2022
Word of the Day: paso doble

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a noun that refers to “a two-step, especially one done to Latin American rhythms.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 05, 2022
Word of the Day: saber

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a noun that means “a heavy, one-edged sword, usually slightly curved, used especially by cavalry.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 04, 2022
Word of the Day: communiqué

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is a noun that means “an official bulletin or communication, usually to the press or public.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 03, 2022
Word of the Day: Saturnian

The WORD OF THE DAY https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast is an adjective that means “prosperous, happy, or peaceful.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast!

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May 02, 2022