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Word of the Day: January 11, 2022 Jan 11, 2022

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Today’s word is large and in charge. The <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day//"target="_blank" rel="noopener">Word of the Day</a> is an adjective that means “large,” “powerful,” or even “impressive.” Do you know it? Listen now to find out!

Word of the Day: January 10, 2022 Jan 10, 2022

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If you listen closely, today’s word may leave you humming a slow tune. The word of the day is a verb that means “to chant or intone,” and it is often used in liturgical contexts. Tune in now and then check out <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day//"target="_blank" rel="noopener">Word of the Day</a> for more!

Word of the Day: January 9, 2022 Jan 09, 2022

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Word collectors, today’s word is an umbrella term for many of those less-than-desirable gifts that you amassed during the holidays. It's a noun that means “an inexpensive souvenir, trinket, or ornament.” Listen now and then check out <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day//"target="_blank" rel="noopener">Word of the Day</a> for more!

Word of the Day: January 8, 2022 Jan 08, 2022

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Put your reading glasses on, wordies, because today’s word involves a true coming-of-age story. It's a noun that means “a type of novel concerned with the education, development, and maturing of a young protagonist.” Listen now and then check out <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day//"target="_blank" rel="noopener">Word of the Day</a> for more!

Word of the Day: January 7, 2022 Jan 07, 2022

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Today’s word serves as a reminder to keep working on our balance. The word of the day is a verb that means “to tumble over” or “to capsize.” Hold steady and press play now. Then check out <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day//"target="_blank" rel="noopener">Word of the Day</a> for more!

Word of the Day: January 6, 2022 Jan 06, 2022

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Hello, word lovers! Today’s word goes out to those of you who just can’t sit still. It's an adjective that means “needing to move.” Get a move on and tap play! Then check out <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day//"target="_blank" rel="noopener">Word of the Day</a> for more!

Word of the Day: January 5, 2022 Jan 05, 2022

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Guten Morgen, word watchers. Today’s word may inspire you to take to the skies. It's a noun that means “a stylized bird motif traditional in Pennsylvania German art.” Listen now and then check out <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day//"target="_blank" rel="noopener">Word of the Day</a> for more!

Word of the Day: January 4, 2022 Jan 04, 2022

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If you’ve felt right at home the past two years as you avoided handshakes, hugs, and high fives, today’s word is just for you. The word of the day is a noun that means “an extreme fear or dislike of touching or being touched.” Listen now and then check out <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day//"target="_blank" rel="noopener">Word of the Day</a> for more!

Word of the Day: January 3, 2022 Jan 03, 2022

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Let’s shoot for the moon today, word astronauts. The word of the day is a noun that means “the point in a lunar orbit that is nearest to the moon.” Skyrocket your vocabulary by listening now and checking out <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day//"target="_blank" rel="noopener">Word of the Day</a> for more!

Word of the Day: January 2, 2022 Jan 02, 2022

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Today, we’re going to learn about our DNA. The word of the day is an adjective that means “occurring on or transmitted by a chromosome other than one of the sex chromosomes.” Listen now and then check out <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day//"target="_blank" rel="noopener">Word of the Day</a> for more!

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