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00:01:53

hubris

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2025/07/21

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 21, 2025 is: hubris • \HYOO-bris\ • noun Hubris is a formal and literary word that refers to a great or foolish amount of pride or confidence. // The project's failure was predictable, given the inexperience and unbridled hubris of those leading the effort. See the entry > Examples: "The film was billed to me as an attempt to capture the real power and bumbling hubris of a bunch of arrogant

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00:02:08

utmost

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2025/07/20

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 20, 2025 is:utmost • \UT-mohst\ • adjective Utmost describes something that is the greatest or highest in degree, number, or amount. // The safety of employees is of utmost importance. // Olympians push themselves to the utmost limit when training. See the entry > Examples: “Only about 2,000 of the hybrid tea rose bushes, dubbed Barbra’s Baby, are available so far. … Streisand politely

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00:02:13

devise

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2025/07/19

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 19, 2025 is: devise • \dih-VYZE\ • verb To devise is to invent or plan something that is difficult or complicated in some way. // The siblings devised a plan to clean the house from top to bottom with hopes of getting their parents to let them go to the concert. See the entry > Examples: “The Timberwolves surprisingly advanced to the Western Conference finals last year before losing to the

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00:01:36

meritorious

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2025/07/18

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 18, 2025 is:meritorious • \mair-uh-TOR-ee-us\ • adjective Meritorious is a formal adjective used to describe something that is deserving of honor, praise, or esteem. // She was honored for her meritorious service to the city. See the entry > Examples: "The Air Medal is awarded to anyone who distinguishes themselves through meritorious achievement while flying." — Rick Mauch, The Fort Worth

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00:01:59

fugitive

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2025/07/17

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 17, 2025 is:fugitive • \FYOO-juh-tiv\ • noun Fugitive refers to a person who runs away to avoid being captured or arrested. // The FBI regularly updates and circulates its list of most wanted fugitives, and asks communities where they might be seen to be careful and on the lookout. See the entry > Examples: “The automated plate readers, as they are known, enable authorities to track when

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00:02:13

abject

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2025/07/16

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 16, 2025 is:abject • \AB-jekt\ • adjective Abject usually describes things that are extremely bad or severe. It can also describe something that feels or shows shame, or someone lacking courage or strength. // Happily, their attempts to derail the project ended in abject failure. // The defendants were contrite, offering abject apologies for their roles in the scandal that cost so many their life

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00:01:41

tantalize

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2025/07/15

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 15, 2025 is: tantalize • \TAN-tuh-lyze\ • verb To tantalize someone is to cause them to feel interest or excitement about something that is very attractive, appealing, etc. // She was tantalized by the prospect of a big promotion. See the entry > Examples: "Craving a culinary adventure? Look no further than Manila Street Treats, nestled within the vibrant Tapatio Produce International Market

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00:02:04

nuance

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2025/07/14

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 14, 2025 is:nuance • \NOO-ahnss\ • noun A nuance is a very small difference in something, such as color, tone, meaning, etc. // Amy’s musical ear makes it easy for her to detect the subtle nuances in sampled music. See the entry > Examples: “Whether it’s historians, journalists, anthropologists or poets, those outside our community have attempted to narrate our experiences. But no matter how

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00:02:04

contrite

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2025/07/13

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 13, 2025 is: contrite • \kun-TRYTE\ • adjective Contrite is a formal adjective used to describe someone who feels regret for their bad behavior, or something, such as an apology, that shows such regret. // Although the mayor appeared contrite about the most recent scandal plaguing city hall, many constituents remained unpersuaded. See the entry > Examples: “At the restaurant, late into the

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00:02:06

impunity

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2025/07/12

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 12, 2025 is: impunity • \im-PYOO-nuh-tee\ • noun Impunity, usually used in the phrase "with impunity," refers to exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss. // They mistakenly believe that they can break the camp's rules with impunity. See the entry > Examples: "For his part, [artist Adam] Leveille doesn't expect to see his painting again. ... Still, he feels compelled to speak out

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00:01:48

rescind

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2025/07/11

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 11, 2025 is:rescind • \rih-SIND\ • verb To rescind something, such as a law, contract, agreement, etc., is to end it officially. Rescind can also mean “to take back; to cancel.” // Given the appeal court’s recent decision, it is likely that the law will be rescinded. // The company later rescinded its offer. See the entry > Examples: “A state environmental oversight board voted unanimously

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00:01:35

boffo

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2025/07/10

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 10, 2025 is:boffo • \BAH-foh\ • adjective Boffo is an informal word that describes things that are extremely good or successful. // The most recent film in the long-running franchise has done boffo business at the box office, a testament to the series’ enduring popularity. See the entry > Examples: “A strong showing at the Senior Bowl was followed by a boffo performance at the NFL combine,

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00:01:35

simulacrum

Merriam-Webster"s Word of the Day ·

2025/07/09

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 9, 2025 is:simulacrum • \sim-yuh-LAK-rum\ • noun A simulacrum is a superficial likeness of something, usually as an imitation, copy, or representation. The plural of simulacrum is either simulacrums or simulacra. // The surprise still succeeded, thanks to the simulacrum of confusion expressed by two guests when they were spotted before the big moment. See the entry > Examples: "Under the

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00:01:45

exemplary

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2025/07/08

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 8, 2025 is: exemplary • \ig-ZEM-pluh-ree\ • adjective Something described as exemplary is extremely good and deserves to be admired and copied. // Our research team was awarded for our exemplary work on the project. See the entry > Examples: “[Director, Oliver] Hermanus again shows highly polished craftsmanship, adding the subtlest hint of sepia tones to evoke the period in the early

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00:02:06

procrastinate

Merriam-Webster"s Word of the Day ·

2025/07/07

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 7, 2025 is: procrastinate • \pruh-KRASS-tuh-nayt\ • verb To procrastinate is to be slow or late about doing something that should be done, or about doing or attending to things in general. // Tickets to the event are selling swiftly, so don't procrastinate—buy yours today. // Not one to procrastinate, Harry set to work on the project immediately. See the entry > Examples: "Researchers found

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00:02:16

antic

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2025/07/06

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 6, 2025 is:antic • \AN-tik\ • noun Antic refers to an attention-drawing, often wildly playful or funny act or action. It is usually used in its plural form, and is often used disapprovingly. // It wasn't clear which students were ultimately responsible for the antics that unfolded in the cafeteria that day. See the entry > Examples: “A couple of adult gorillas, including one majestic

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00:01:51

cantankerous

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2025/07/05

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 5, 2025 is: cantankerous • \kan-TANK-uh-rus\ • adjective A cantankerous person is often angry and annoyed, and a cantankerous animal or thing is difficult or irritating to deal with. // Although the former postman was regarded by some townspeople as a scowling, cantankerous old coot, he was beloved by neighborhood children, to whom he would regularly hand out butterscotch candies from his front stoop with a

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00:01:51

Yankee

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2025/07/04

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 4, 2025 is: Yankee • \YANG-kee\ • noun Yankee can refer broadly to anyone born or living in the U.S., more narrowly to only those in the northern U.S., or even more narrowly to only those in the states of New England. The broadest use is especially common outside the U.S. // It took the children some time to adjust to being the only Southerners in a classroom full of Yankees. // After years of international

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00:02:11

desultory

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2025/07/03

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 3, 2025 is:desultory • \DEH-sul-tor-ee\ • adjective Desultory is a formal word used to describe something that lacks a plan or purpose, or that occurs without regularity. It can also describe something unconnected to a main subject, or something that is disappointing in progress, performance, or quality. // After graduation, I moved from job to job in a more or less desultory manner before finding work I

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00:01:46

galumph

Merriam-Webster"s Word of the Day ·

2025/07/02

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 2, 2025 is:galumph • \guh-LUMF\ • verb To galumph is to move in a loud and clumsy way. // I could hear them galumphing around in the attic in search of old family photo albums. See the entry > Examples: “Dragons! Dragons roaring! Dragons squawking! Dragons sizing each other up! Dragons galumphing over the sand so awkwardly it reminds you that dragons are creatures of the air, not the earth.”

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