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Word of the Day: October 27, 2021 Oct 27, 2021

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While we’re waiting for Halloween to arrive, today’s word will surely whet your appetite. The word of the day is an adjective that means “extremely hungry,” “famished,” or “voracious.” Do you know it? Feast on this by tapping play!

Word of the Day: October 26, 2021 Oct 26, 2021

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Are you a bigger fan of ghosts, vampires, or zombies? With today’s word, there is no need to choose! The word of the day is a noun that means “a person who returns as a spirit after death.” Can you conjure up this word? Listen now to confirm!

Word of the Day: October 25, 2021 Oct 25, 2021

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Would you strike a deal to achieve your dreams? Today’s word tells the story of a famous deal gone infamously wrong. It's an adjective that means “sacrificing spiritual values for power, knowledge, or material gain.” What is it? Tap play for the answer!

Word of the Day: October 24, 2021 Oct 24, 2021

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There’s something behind your ear. Is it a coin? A card? Today’s word will pluck the answer right out of the air. It's a noun that means “sleight of hand.” Do you know it? No tricks! Just listen in!

Word of the Day: October 23, 2021 Oct 23, 2021

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Do we measure in miles, or should we switch to kilometers? Perhaps today’s word can suffice as a third option. It's a noun that means “a Russian measure of distance equivalent to 3,500 feet,” or slightly more than one kilometer. Can you guess what it is? Go the distance and listen in!

Word of the Day: October 22, 2021 Oct 22, 2021

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Today’s word is in honor of the frosty months ahead, as winter is coming. It's a noun that means “the part of the earth’s surface where, at temperatures below 32°F, the water is frozen solid.” Do you know it? Grab a coat and listen in!

Word of the Day: October 21, 2021 Oct 21, 2021

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Today’s word inspired a piece of classical music by composer Steven Mackey for solo trumpet and orchestra that has its world premiere today, October 21, 2021, with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and conductor Gustavo Dudamel! The word is a noun that means “a mock serenade with kettles, pans, horns, and other noisemakers given for a newly married couple.” Do you know the word? Tap play to hear it along with a snippet of the music it inspired!

Word of the Day: October 20, 2021 Oct 20, 2021

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Today’s word is reserved for those things in the world that can’t wait to happen. It's a verb that means “to grow or develop quickly” or “to flourish.” What could it be? Listen now to find out!

Word of the Day: October 19, 2021 Oct 19, 2021

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Even the greatest animal lovers among us may still be unfamiliar with today’s word. It's a noun that means “a legendary monster with a man’s head, horns, a lion’s body, and the tail of a dragon or, sometimes, a scorpion.” Can you imagine what it is? Press play to confirm!

Word of the Day: October 18, 2021 Oct 18, 2021

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Sometimes people just have a little something extra. The word of the day is a noun that can mean “exceptional ability, good luck, or success.” Do you know it? Tap play for more on this special something!

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