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Word of the Day: May 9, 2021 May 09, 2021

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Happy Mother’s Day, word mavens! Fittingly, today’s word refers to those among us whom no one else can come close to matching. It's a noun that means “a person or thing without equal” or “a paragon.” Do you know it? Tap play for more!

Word of the Day: May 8, 2021 May 08, 2021

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The skies are blue today when it comes to enriching your vocabulary, even though today’s word prefers things overcast. The Word of the Day is a verb that means “to cloud over, becloud, or obscure.” Listen now for more clarity on this word!

Word of the Day: May 7, 2021 May 07, 2021

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If you’re feeling a bit burned out, today’s word is for you. It is an adjective that means “without interest, vigor, or determination” or “listless; lethargic.” Interested in hearing more about this word? Listen now for a lift!

Word of the Day: May 6, 2021 May 06, 2021

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Today’s word merits a mwah-ha-ha! The word is a verb meaning “to contrive or plot, especially artfully or with evil purpose.” Do you know what it is? Plot your course to this podcast to find out!

Word of the Day: May 5, 2021 May 05, 2021

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Being dealt a lousy rack of letter tiles is small potatoes compared to today’s word! It's an adjective that means “providing or yielding meagerly in return for much effort” or “demanding or unrewarding.” Can you spell it out? Press play to hear more!

Word of the Day: May 4, 2021 May 04, 2021

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Today’s word is from the Lowlands of Scotland, and has a knack for throwing people off course. It is an adjective that means “contrary,” “peevish,” or “stubborn.” May the fourth be with you to guess this word! But if you still can't, listen and find out!

Word of the Day: May 3, 2021 May 03, 2021

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Today’s word can’t be rattled. It's a noun that means “mental or emotional stability or composure, especially under tension or strain.” No need to stress if you don't know this word, just tap play to learn more!

Word of the Day: May 2, 2021 May 02, 2021

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Today’s word stands alone, but still gives us plenty to think about. The word is a noun that means “a short, pithy, instructive saying” or “a terse remark or aphorism.” Can you guess it? For a short description, tap play now!

Word of the Day: May 1, 2021 May 01, 2021

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Happy May Day, wordies! Today’s word wafted in on the fragrant breezes of this floral season! The word is an adjective that means “producing or bearing pollen.” We promise you're not allergic to this word! Tap play for more!

Word of the Day: April 30, 2021 Apr 30, 2021

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Today’s word will really help you “branch out” into new lexical territory. The word is an adjective that means “of or relating to trees” or “treelike.” Do you know it? Listen now to hear more!

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