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Word of the Day: February 28, 2021 Feb 28, 2021

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Today’s word is in it for the long haul. The word is a verb, meaning “to continue to last permanently.” Have you come across it? Hang in there, and have a listen to learn more!

Word of the Day: February 27, 2021 Feb 27, 2021

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Fair warning: today's word isn’t interested in sharing much at all. The word is an adjective, which is defined as “meanly economical” or “parsimonious; stingy.” We have more to share with you about this word, though, if you listen now!

Word of the Day: February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021

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Watch out, friends, today’s word cannot be trusted. The word is a verb that means “to deceive or get the better of (someone) by trickery, flattery, or the like.” Do you know what it is? Press play to find out!

Word of the Day: February 25, 2021 Feb 25, 2021

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Today’s word may sound like a squash-based relative to zucchini! But really, it's a rhetorical device, meaning “the use of a word to modify or govern two or more words when it is appropriate to only one of them or is appropriate to each but in a different way.” Want to learn more? Listen now!

Word of the Day: February 24, 2021 Feb 24, 2021

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Oh frabjous day, wordies! Today’s word is an adjective created by the author Lewis Carroll. It means “very angry.” Can you recall what it is? Tap play to hear more!

Word of the Day: February 23, 2021 Feb 23, 2021

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Wilkommen, bienvenue, welcome! Today’s word may inspire you to speak in tongues! The word is a noun that means “a person who speaks, writes, or reads a number of languages.” ¿Qué es? Listen now to find out!

Word of the Day: February 22, 2021 Feb 22, 2021

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You’ll be counting down the minutes to 5 o’ clock after hearing today’s word! The word is a noun that means “a day’s work.” Do you know it? No sweat if you don't, just listen in!

Word of the Day: February 21, 2021 Feb 21, 2021

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They say X marks the spot—and so we’ll stay here and dig right in! Today’s word is a verb that means “to cross in the form of an X” or “to intersect.” Has this word ever crossed your path? Listen now to find out!

Word of the Day: February 20, 2021 Feb 20, 2021

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Prepare to be wowed by the sheer scale of today’s word! The word is an adjective meaning, “impressively or overwhelmingly large or luxurious.” Can you guess what it is? Listen in for lots more!

Word of the Day: February 19, 2021 Feb 19, 2021

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Today’s word is an Americanism that has been used over the years to refer primarily to politicians. It's a noun that means “a clever, unscrupulous person.” Do you know it? Listen now to find out!

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