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Word of the Day: October 1, 2020 Oct 01, 2020

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Keep your eyes (or ears) on today's word—it's a swindler. The word is a verb meaning "to get or achieve (something) by guile, trickery, or manipulation." No tricks here, just listen to find out which word this is!

Word of the Day: September 30, 2020 Sep 30, 2020

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Pssssst, come in close: today's word is speaking in hushed tones. It is a noun, meaning "a soft murmur; whisper." Can you suss it out?

Word of the Day: September 29, 2020 Sep 29, 2020

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Today's word might be the perfect term to cool down a heated debate simply because it's fun to say. It's a noun, meaning "a vigorous discussion or dispute." Can you guess what it is?

Word of the Day: September 28, 2020 Sep 28, 2020

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Today's Word of the Day wants to clear the air. This verb, which has always had a formal solemnity about it, means"to declare frankly or openly" or "to acknowledge, confess, admit." Do you know what it is?

Word of the Day: September 27, 2020 Sep 27, 2020

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Today we're taking out the guesswork! Today's word is a rare noun that means "an inference or conclusion." No need to guess what it is—just listen!

Word of the Day: September 26, 2020 Sep 26, 2020

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There are never enough words, right, word enthusiasts? Today's Word of the Day is just a little bit extra. The word means "being in excess of the usual, proper, or prescribed number" or "additional; extra." Listen in to add this word to your lexicon!

Word of the Day: September 25, 2020 Sep 25, 2020

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Golly gosh, wordies, today's Word of the Day is a bit of a throwback! It is an interjection used to express astonishment or delight. What could it be? Listen to find out!

Word of the Day: September 24, 2020 Sep 24, 2020

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Today's word is a real knee-slapper. It is a verb meaning "to laugh loudly or immoderately." Have a listen and whoop it up with the Word of the Day!

Word of the Day: September 23, 2020 Sep 23, 2020

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Today's word is a key ingredient in a rich and flavorful vocabulary. The word is an adjective, meaning "of the nature of, resembling, or containing butter." But can you guess what it is?

Word of the Day: September 22, 2020 Sep 22, 2020

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Welcome to the first day of fall! Today's Word of the Day is an adjective, meaning "dropping off very early, as leaves." Catch it before it fades away!

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