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Word of the Day: October 21, 2020 Oct 21, 2020

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A fog of mystery and intrigue follows today's word around. It's a noun, meaning "a cloud, aura, atmosphere, etc., surrounding a person or thing." Do you know what word it is? Clear up the mystery by listening now!

Word of the Day: October 20, 2020 Oct 20, 2020

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If the object of your desire is a dazzling vocabulary, look no further. Today's Word of the Day is a noun that means "something wanted or needed." Want to know more? Listen in!

Word of the Day: October 19, 2020 Oct 19, 2020

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Today we're highlighting a gentle and compassionate word. Itis an adjective meaning "mild or merciful in disposition or character" or "lenient; compassionate." Tune in to learn more about this word!

Word of the Day: October 18, 2020 Oct 18, 2020

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Have you ever been in a particularly grouchy mood, but lacked the perfect word for it? As always, we’re here to help. Today’s word is a British dialect adjective meaning "grumpy or moody; sulky." Spoiler alert! It's mardy! Listen in for more!

Word of the Day: October 17, 2020 Oct 17, 2020

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Do you get energized from being around other people? Or do you more effectively refuel by spending time alone? Maybe the answer is both! If so, then you may be today's Word of the Day. It is a noun that means "one whose personality type is intermediate between extrovert and introvert." Do you know what it is?

Word of the Day: October 16, 2020 Oct 16, 2020

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Happy Dictionary Day, wordies! That’s right, it’s a day to celebrate words—and we’re putting the spotlight on one of our favorites. It is a noun meaning “style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words.” Celebrate Dictionary Day by listening in!

Word of the Day: October 15, 2020 Oct 15, 2020

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Are you feeling ready to tackle the day with all your might? If not, maybe today’s word will inspire! It's a Latin adverb that means "with all one's might." Stay strong and listen in to learn more!

Word of the Day: October 14, 2020 Oct 14, 2020

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Thanks for tuning in to Word of the Day! Today's word is in a bit of a rut. The word is a noun, meaning "a state of inactivity or stagnation, as in business or art." Beat this feeling by listening in!

Word of the Day: October 13, 2020 Oct 13, 2020

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While we all agree upbeat words are more fun, sometimes we need words for the things that draw our ire and make us recoil in disgust. Today’s word captures that! It is a noun, meaning "an irrational dislike; loathing." Can you guess what it is?

Word of the Day: October 12, 2020 Oct 12, 2020

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Welcome back to Word of the Day. Today's word is an adjective, and it means "relating to or being a people who are the original, earliest known inhabitants of a region, or are their descendants." Listen in for the inside story on this term and more on its history and uses!

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