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Word of the Day: syncope May 31, 2022

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The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “the contraction of a word by omitting one or more sounds from the middle.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.

Word of the Day: sinsyne May 30, 2022

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The Word of the Dayis an adverb that means “from that time” or “since then.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!

Word of the Day: foehn May 29, 2022

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The Word of the Dayis a noun that indicates “a warm, dry wind descending a mountain, as on the north side of the Alps.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!

Word of the Day: descant May 28, 2022

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The Word of the Dayis a verb that means “to comment or discourse at great length.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.

Word of the Day: kowtow May 27, 2022

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The Word of the Dayis a verb that originally pertained to bowing but is often used today to mean “to act in a manner showing excessive deference or eagerness to please.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.

Word of the Day: fichu May 26, 2022

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The Word of the Dayis a noun that refers to “a kerchief or shawl, generally triangular in shape, worn draped over the shoulders or around the neck with the ends drawn together on the breast.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!

Word of the Day: macramé May 25, 2022

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The Word of the Dayis a noun that refers to “an elaborately patterned lacelike webbing made of hand-knotted cord, yarn, or the like, and used for wall decorations, hanging baskets, garments, and accessories.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!

Word of the Day: meunière May 24, 2022

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The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “dipped in flour, sautéed in butter, and sprinkled with lemon juice and chopped parsley.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.

Word of the Day: victorine May 23, 2022

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The Word of the Dayis a noun that denotes “a fur scarf with long tabs at the ends.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!

Word of the Day: carapace May 22, 2022

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The Word of the Dayis a noun that indicates “a bony or chitinous shield, test, or shell covering some or all of the dorsal part of an animal, as of a turtle.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!

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