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urbane

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2024/12/30

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 30, 2024 is: urbane • \er-BAYN\ • adjective Someone described as urbane is notably polite, confident, or polished in manner. Urbane is also used to describe things that are fashionable and somewhat formal. // "When did my willful, childish cousin turn into this urbane young artist greeting the guests at her opening reception?" wondered Elena. // We were impressed by the hotel's urbane sophistication

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linchpin

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2024/12/29

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 29, 2024 is: linchpin • \LINCH-pin\ • noun Linchpin, sometimes spelled lynchpin, literally refers to a locking pin inserted crosswise, as at the end of an axle or shaft. In figurative use, linchpin refers to a person or thing that serves to hold together parts or elements that exist or function as a unit; such a linchpin is often understood as the most important part of a complex situation or system. //

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00:01:37

condone

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2024/12/28

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 28, 2024 is: condone • \kun-DOHN\ • verb To condone something that is considered wrong is to forgive or approve it, or to allow it to continue. // We cannot condone that kind of behavior. See the entry > Examples: "... remaining quiet is the same as condoning bad behavior. Choose to say or do something, as this will help hold people accountable for their words and actions and encourage

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00:01:59

feisty

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2024/12/27

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 27, 2024 is: feisty • \FYE-stee\ • adjective Feisty describes someone who has or shows a lively aggressiveness especially in being unafraid to fight or argue. In some regions of the US, feisty may also be used as a synonym of fidgety, quarrelsome, or frisky. // Even her opponents admire her feisty spirit. See the entry > Examples: "Hummingbirds may be tiny, but the feisty birds can be

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00:02:00

menorah

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2024/12/26

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 26, 2024 is:menorah • \muh-NOR-uh\ • noun A menorah is a candelabra with seven or nine lights that is used in Jewish worship. // At sundown on the first night of Hanukkah, Elliott's father helped him light the first candle on the menorah. See the entry > Examples: "Rich with history and laced with just a bit of latke grease, Hanukkah is a time for Jews to gather with family and friends

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00:02:23

evergreen

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2024/12/25

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 25, 2024 is:evergreen • \EV-er-green\ • adjective Evergreen in its figurative uses describes something, such as a plot, that retains its freshness or interest over a long period of time, or something, such as an issue or concern, that is universally and continually relevant. In botany, evergreen describes foliage that remains green and functional through more than one growing season. // For their first

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00:02:23

wassail

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2024/12/24

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 24, 2024 is: wassail • \WAH-sul\ • verb To wassail is to sing carols (popular songs or ballads of religious joy) from house to house at Christmas; the verb is usually used in the phrase "go wassailing." As a noun, wassail can refer to (among other things) a hot drink that is made with wine, beer, or cider, as well as spices, sugar, and usually baked apples. Wassail is traditionally served in a large bowl

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00:02:01

delectation

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2024/12/23

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 23, 2024 is: delectation • \dee-lek-TAY-shun\ • noun Delectation is a formal word for a feeling of delight or enjoyment. It can also be used to refer to the source of such feelings. // The resort staff left a sampling of fine chocolate in our room for our delectation. // For lovers of art and architecture, Paris offers visitors a peerless abundance of delectations. See the entry > Examples:

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00:02:12

ambient

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2024/12/22

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 22, 2024 is: ambient • \AM-bee-unt\ • adjective In technical use, ambient describes things—such as air quality or light in a room—that exist or are present on all sides. Ambient is also used to describe electronic music that is quiet and relaxing, with melodies that repeat many times. // The chemicals must be kept at an ambient temperature of 70°F. See the entry > Examples: “Many New

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00:01:56

testimonial

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2024/12/21

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 21, 2024 is: testimonial • \tess-tuh-MOH-nee-ul\ • noun A testimonial is a written or spoken statement in which a person says they used a product or service and liked it, or that they appreciate someone's work, skill, character, etc. Testimonial is also used as a synonym of evidence and testimony. // The website is full of testimonials from satisfied customers. // The book's popularity is a testimonial to

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beatific

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2024/12/20

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 20, 2024 is:beatific • \bee-uh-TIFF-ik\ • adjective Beatific is a formal word that describes something or someone having a blissful appearance or showing complete happiness. // As the pair danced, beatific smiles on their faces, the audience sat hushed and almost reverential. See the entry > Examples: “Most vividly, there was Tracy Chapman, back on the Grammys stage after years out of

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00:01:49

requite

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2024/12/19

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 19, 2024 is:requite • \rih-KWYTE\ • verb To requite is to give or do something in return for something that another person has given or done, or for a benefit or service that has been provided. // Sam was worried that the feelings she’d expressed on her date were not requited, but was relieved and overjoyed to learn that they were. See the entry > Examples: “I had attracted the interest

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00:01:58

qualm

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2024/12/18

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 18, 2024 is:qualm • \KWAHM\ • noun A qualm is a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about whether one is doing the right thing, or whether something is right or proper. Qualm is often used in its plural form, as in “I have no qualms with that decision.” // Elena’s parents had no qualms about her organizing a dinner party for her three closest friends. See the entry > Examples: “Pinkerton

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00:01:41

lexical

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2024/12/17

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 17, 2024 is: lexical • \LEK-sih-kul\ • adjective To describe something as lexical is to say that it is related to words or vocabulary. // A dictionary provides lexical information—it tells you what the word "cat" means, not all there is to know about cats. See the entry > Examples: "From his [artist Jean-Michel Basquiat's] lyrical brushstrokes to his lexical compositions, music is imbued

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00:02:01

allusion

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2024/12/16

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 16, 2024 is: allusion • \uh-LOO-zhun\ • noun An allusion is a reference to something that avoids mentioning the thing directly. Allusion may also describe the use of such a statement or the act of alluding to something. // The lyrics contain biblical allusions. // They made allusion to their first marriage, but said nothing more about it. See the entry > Examples: “The Rings of Power is

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00:02:48

cavalier

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2024/12/15

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 15, 2024 is:cavalier • \kav-uh-LEER\ • adjective Someone described as cavalier shows no concern for important or serious matters. Cavalier also describes attitudes, manners, etc., that show the same lack of concern. // The company provides regular training about the dangers of being cavalier in sharing privileged information. See the entry > Examples: “I’d failed math and chemistry the

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00:02:04

venerate

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2024/12/14

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 14, 2024 is: venerate • \VEN-uh-rayt\ • verb To venerate someone or something is to feel or show deep respect for them because they are considered great, holy, etc. // Her best-selling trilogy led to her becoming a writer venerated by generations of admirers. See the entry > Examples: “Vietnam is the world’s third-largest rice exporter, and the staple importance to Vietnamese culture is

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venerate

Merriam-Webster"s Word of the Day ·

2024/12/14

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immense

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2024/12/13

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 13, 2024 is:immense • \ih-MENSS\ • adjective Something described as immense is very great in size, degree, or amount. // They inherited an immense fortune. // Her movies continue to enjoy immense popularity. See the entry > Examples: "At night, the wind's howls and whistles provide the soundtrack to the immense vista." — Alexandra Sanidad, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2024

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00:02:36

pastiche

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2024/12/12

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 12, 2024 is:pastiche • \pass-TEESH\ • noun Pastiche refers to something (such as a piece of writing, music, etc.) that imitates the style of someone or something else. It can also refer to a work that is made up of selections from multiple other works, or it can be used as a synonym of hodgepodge. // The director’s new murder mystery is a clever pastiche of the 1950s noir films she watched as a girl.

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