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Word of the Day: July 18, 2021 Jul 18, 2021

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Look out below! Today’s word is perfect for when there’s nowhere to look but down … on other people. It is an adjective that means “condescending” or “haughty.” We won't look down on you if you don't know it! Tap play to reach new word heights!

Word of the Day: July 17, 2021 Jul 17, 2021

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Today’s word will have you singing its praises. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a formal expression of high praise.” Can you guess it? Listen now for more on this praise-worthy word!

Word of the Day: July 16, 2021 Jul 16, 2021

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Now, who’s ready for a pile of utter pish-posh? The Word of the Day is an informal noun that means “nonsense,” and it’s a mild alternative to some more unsavory terms with the same general sense. What do you think it is? Press play to find out!

Word of the Day: July 15, 2021 Jul 15, 2021

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Breathe a sigh of relief because today’s word has not a care in the world! It's an adjective that means “free from concern, worry, or anxiety,” “carefree,” or “nonchalant.” Do you know it? No worries–listen now to hear more!

Word of the Day: July 14, 2021 Jul 14, 2021

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Today’s word has a certain “I don’t know what,” if you know what I mean. Just in time for Bastille Day, we present a noun that means “a French idiom or expression used in another language.” Qu'est-ce que c'est? Check out this podcast!

Word of the Day: July 13, 2021 Jul 13, 2021

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Today’s word has to do with spirit, but don’t worry—not the haunting kind! It's a noun that means “the spirit of the time” or “the general trend of thought or feeling characteristic of a particular period.” What do you think it is? Press play for more!

Word of the Day: July 12, 2021 Jul 12, 2021

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Ever made a wish, but lacked the drive to make it real? Today's word is a noun that means “a mere wish, unaccompanied by an effort to obtain it.” Do you know it? With just the slightest effort, a mere tap of the screen, you can learn more!

Word of the Day: July 11, 2021 Jul 11, 2021

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You’ll want to pay close attention to today’s daft descriptor! The Word of the Day is an informal British English adjective that means “lacking in vitality or intelligence” or “stupid, dull, or clumsy.” Do you know it? Stay on top of things by listening now!

Word of the Day: July 10, 2021 Jul 10, 2021

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Let’s take a deep plunge into today’s word, which comes to us from the Maritime provinces of Canada. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a valley with steeply sloping sides.” Think you can you guess it, eh? Press play to see if you're right!

Word of the Day: July 9, 2021 Jul 09, 2021

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Bust out your microscopes, word mavens, because this word is mind-bogglingly tiny. It's an adjective that means “immeasurably small” or “less than an assignable quantity.” Do you know it? Don't limit yourself to this–listen now for more!

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