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Word of the Day: November 26, 2021 Nov 26, 2021

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Hey, word investors! You can afford to devote a little time to today’s word. The word of the day is a noun that means “a person who spends possessions or money extravagantly or wastefully.” We bet you know it! Tap play to confirm!

Word of the Day: November 25, 2021 Nov 25, 2021

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Dig in and help yourselves, logophiles! Today’s word is the perfect accompaniment to a day of feasting. The word of the day is a noun that means “a meal.” Do you know it? Gather 'round and listen in!

Word of the Day: November 24, 2021 Nov 24, 2021

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Humanity is unique, but as today’s word makes clear, we have quite a few close relatives! The word of the day is a noun that means “any member of the family Hominidae, consisting of all modern and extinct humans and great apes, and all their immediate ancestors.” What could it be? Tap play to learn more!

Word of the Day: November 23, 2021 Nov 23, 2021

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Do you like pondering the night sky, word astronomers? If so, today’s word is certain to leave you starry-eyed. The word of the day is a noun that means “a group of stars.” Can you guess it? Press play to see if you are right!

Word of the Day: November 22, 2021 Nov 22, 2021

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We’re all guilty of having pet peeves. But there is a point, as today’s word can show us, where attention to detail goes a tad too far. Today's word is an adjective that means “overparticular” or “fussy.” Do you know it? Tap play to hear all the details!

Word of the Day: November 21, 2021 Nov 21, 2021

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A straight line is not the shortest distance between two points, word explorers. Bit of a mind warp, right? Today’s transdimensional term is a noun that means “the generalization of a cube to four dimensions.” Can you figure it out? Listen now to be sure!

Word of the Day: November 20, 2021 Nov 20, 2021

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Cemeteries aren’t everyone’s cup of tea—nor are catacombs, crypts, or columbaria. Today’s word is about another type of memorial site. It's a noun that means “a sepulchral monument erected in memory of a deceased person whose body is buried elsewhere.” Do you know it? You can find it here, just press play!

Word of the Day: November 19, 2021 Nov 19, 2021

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Try as we might, there are some battles that we just can’t win, and today’s word knows this fact all too well. It’s an adjective that means “of no force or effect,” “ineffective,” “futile,” or “vain.” What could it be? It's not futile to tap play now!

Word of the Day: November 18, 2021 Nov 18, 2021

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Whether you’re dealing with major jet lag or simply need some extra melatonin, today’s word underpins why you may have sleepless nights. The word of the day is an adjective that means “noting or pertaining to rhythmic biological cycles recurring at approximately 24-hour intervals.” Do you know it? Tap play for more!

Word of the Day: November 17, 2021 Nov 17, 2021

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Opa, word connoisseurs! Today’s word is a loanword from Modern Greek with a sour yet savory flavor. It's a noun that means “a soup or sauce made with beaten eggs, lemon juice, and usually chicken broth.” Can you guess it? For a little taste of this word, listen now!

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