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Word of the Day: June 8, 2021 Jun 08, 2021

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Today’s word should leave you unstressed. It is a noun that means “the mid-central, neutral vowel sound typically occurring in unstressed syllables in English, such as the ‘a’ in sofa, ‘e’ in system, ‘i’ in easily, ‘o’ in gallop, or ‘u’ in circus.” Can you name it? Press play to hear it!

Word of the Day: June 7, 2021 Jun 07, 2021

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Here’s a dose of practicality to ground you as you start your week. The word of the day is an adjective that means “serving utilitarian purposes only,” “mechanical,” or “practical.” Do you know it? Listen in–it's a useful way to learn more!

Word of the Day: June 6, 2021 Jun 06, 2021

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Today’s word covers a lot of ground—and water, too. We’re highlighting a very specific adjectival meaning of this word: “of or relating to military operations by both land and naval forces.” Can you come up with it? Listen in for more!

Word of the Day: June 5, 2021 Jun 05, 2021

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Today’s word is quite the hodgepodge. It is a noun that means “a jumbled cluster or mass of varied parts.” Can you put it all together and guess this word? Listen now to confirm!

Word of the Day: June 4, 2021 Jun 04, 2021

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Word connoisseurs, do you ever feel like the meanings of these wonderful words just dissolve into the ether? Well, we’ve got the perfect word for that: a verb that means “to melt away.” Don't miss out! Listen now!

Word of the Day: June 3, 2021 Jun 03, 2021

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Today's word is for those of you with a day full of frustrations. It's a verb that means “to render absurdly or wholly futile or ineffectual, especially by degrading or frustrating means.” Don't despair! It's worth listening to more about this word!

Word of the Day: June 2, 2021 Jun 02, 2021

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Today's word is an adjective that means “taking place, coming together, or published once every seven days” or, put more simply, “weekly.” Can you guess it? Listen now for your daily dose of word fun!

Word of the Day: June 1, 2021 Jun 01, 2021

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Today’s word is layered with intrigue. It is a verb that means “to diversify by adding or interjecting something unique, striking, or contrasting.” What could it be? Tap play to find out!

Word of the Day: May 31, 2021 May 31, 2021

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Today’s word may jog your memory! It's a noun that means “a reminder, memento” or “souvenir.” Do you know it? Get a refresher by listening now!

Word of the Day: May 30, 2021 May 30, 2021

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Today’s word will surely pique your interest! The Word of the Day is a noun that means “the highest point” or “summit; peak.” Do you know it? Climb to new lexical heights by listening now!

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