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Word of the Day: February 8, 2021 Feb 08, 2021

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Today's word is a foolproof icebreaker for those awkward social situations! The word is a noun that means “light, playful banter or raillery.” Can you guess it? Listen now for more!

Word of the Day: February 7, 2021 Feb 07, 2021

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There's a lot to absorb with today's word! It's an adjective meaning "marshy" or "wet." Do you know what it is? Go forth and find out!

Word of the Day: February 6, 2021 Feb 06, 2021

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We know you're passionate about words, but today's word deals with passion of a different sort. It is a noun, defined as "the state of being obsessively infatuated with someone, usually accompanied by delusions of or a desire for an intense romantic relationship with that person." Desire more? Press play now!

Word of the Day: February 5, 2021 Feb 05, 2021

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Today's word is so useful, you might wonder why it's not heard more often! It's a noun that means "a period of five years." But, don't wait that long to listen in!

Word of the Day: February 4, 2021 Feb 04, 2021

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If the meaning of today's word doesn't leave you misty-eyed, the spelling probably will! It's an adjective that means "suggestive of or tending to cause tears" or "mournful." Can you guess what it is? Tap play to find out!

Word of the Day: February 3, 2021 Feb 03, 2021

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Tempted to hibernate this winter? Today's Word of the Day takes a different approach! It's a noun defined as "the Dutch practice of jogging or walking into the wind, especially in the winter, for the purpose of feeling invigorated." Out of breath? Listen for more on this breezy word!

Word of the Day: February 2, 2021 Feb 02, 2021

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Happy Groundhog Day, wordies! Today's word is a noun that means "anything that foreshadows a future event," or "an omen; sign." Can you foretell what it is? Tap play to see how strong your predictive powers are!

Word of the Day: February 1, 2021 Feb 01, 2021

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Today's word will try to entangle you in its plot! It's an adjective meaning "happening within or being the created world of a story." Can you guess the ending to this word story? Listen now to find out!

Word of the Day: January 31, 2021 Jan 31, 2021

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Today’s word pretty much says it all. It's a noun that means “a word functioning as a phrase or sentence, such as the imperative Go!” Get the whole story here by pressing play!

Word of the Day: January 30, 2021 Jan 30, 2021

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Have you ever had trouble putting two words together? Today’s word offers up a special blend! It's an adjective that means, “extremely fine or desirable” or “excellent; wonderful.” Do you know it? Tap play to hear more!

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