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Word of the Day: January 29, 2021 Jan 29, 2021

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If a radical change is what you’re after, today’s word should do the trick. The word is a noun that means “anything that transforms, purifies, or refines.” For more of the precious essence of this word, press play now!

Word of the Day: January 28, 2021 Jan 28, 2021

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We hope you brought your umbrella! Today’s word is an adjective, defined as “falling in rushing, violent, or abundant and unceasing streams.” Listen now to hear us gush about this word!

Word of the Day: January 27, 2021 Jan 27, 2021

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If you use today’s word in a sentence it may be a dead giveaway that you’re a wordie! Today’s word is a noun with several meanings, including: “a common saying or belief with little current meaning or truth.” Do you know it? Listen now to confirm you are right!

Word of the Day: January 26, 2021 Jan 26, 2021

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If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all—but today’s word is happy to say something not nice. It is a verb, meaning “to grumble” or “to complain.” Can you guess what it is? Tap play to find out!

Word of the Day: January 25, 2021 Jan 25, 2021

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We know that the best laid plans often go awry—but today's word is for when plans are thrown together willy-nilly! It’s a noun that means “reliance on temporary solutions rather than on consistent, long-term plans.” Do you know it? Listen now to hear more!

Word of the Day: January 24, 2021 Jan 24, 2021

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Today’s word is certain to fluff up your vocabulary. It's an adjective that means "like a clump or tuft of wool." Listen to find out what word it is so you can weave it into your vocabulary!

Word of the Day: January 23, 2021 Jan 23, 2021

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We hope you find today’s word palatable. It is a noun that means "any barely drinkable liquid or beverage, as inferior soda, beer, coffee, or soup." Do you know it? Tap play to hear more!

Word of the Day: January 22, 2021 Jan 22, 2021

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Today's term is used to being the center of attention. It's a noun that means "any controversy that attracts great public attention." Have we piqued your interest? Press play for more word wonder!

Word of the Day: January 21, 2021 Jan 21, 2021

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Today's word really likes to mix things up! The word is an adjective, meaning "composed of a mixture of languages," but the sound of it might make you think of pasta. Can you guess what it is? Listen in as part of your daily rotini!

Word of the Day: January 20, 2021 Jan 20, 2021

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Today's word ushers in a bright future for a robust vocabulary! The word is a verb, defined as "to induct into office with formal ceremonies," or, "to install." We're sure you know what it is! Listen now to confirm!

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