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Word of the Day: November 10, 2020 Nov 10, 2020

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We know you consider all words to be gifts (so do we). But today's Word of the Day is just a little bit extra. It's a noun, meaning “a bonus” or "a small gift given with a purchase to a customer, by way of compliment or for good measure." Listen in for more!

Word of the Day: November 9, 2020 Nov 09, 2020

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Today's word is an apt descriptor for a double-dealer. The word isan adjective, meaning "marked or characterized by deceitfulness in speech or conduct, as by speaking or acting in two different ways to different people concerning the same matter." Can you guess the word? Tap play to hear all about it!

Word of the Day: November 8, 2020 Nov 08, 2020

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Caution to all the perfectionists out there who may be listening: today's word might be hard to accept! It is a verb meaning "to choose or adopt the first satisfactory option that one comes across." For a peerless podcast about this word, press play!

Word of the Day: November 7, 2020 Nov 07, 2020

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Well, wordies, the weekend has arrived at last—and some of you may spend it cozied up to a good book. In which case, you might spot today's Word of the Day before you even crack the first chapter! The word is a noun defined as "a bookplate" or “an inscription in or on a book, to indicate the owner." Listen in for more!

Word of the Day: November 6, 2020 Nov 06, 2020

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If ever there were a word that sounds exactly right for its meaning, it's today's. It is a noun that means "confusion." Can you guess what it is? For the clear-cut answer, listen in!

Word of the Day: November 5, 2020 Nov 05, 2020

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We know you're passionate about learning new words (and, hey, we relate!), but today's word takes passion to the extreme. It's an adjective, defined as "very fervent; extremely ardent," or "impassioned." Now that you're warmed up, hit play for the full story!

Word of the Day: November 4, 2020 Nov 04, 2020

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Tarry not, dear wordies—there's no time to waste in getting to today's word. It is an archaic noun that is defined as "delay." Well, what are you waiting for? Listen now to learn more!

Word of the Day: November 3, 2020 Nov 03, 2020

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On this Election Day, we are turning our attention toward an inspiring term. It is an adjective, meaning "having or showing an unselfish interest in the public welfare." Listen in to find out more about the Word of the Day!

Word of the Day: November 2, 2020 Nov 02, 2020

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Today we've got a whale of a word—it is a noun, defined as "anything of immense size and power." Can you fathom what it is? Listen now to see if you are right!

Word of the Day: November 1, 2020 Nov 01, 2020

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Thanks for tuning in to Word of the Day. We hope you weren't conflicted about it—leave that sort of turmoil to today's word. It is a noun, and it has several meanings. The one we are highlighting today is: "a person who is torn by inner conflict." Grappling with what word it is? Listen now to find out!

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