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00:01:55

a cappella

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2024/11/06

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 6, 2024 is:a cappella • \ah-kuh-PEL-uh\ • adverb or adjective When a song is performed a cappella, it is sung unaccompanied by instrumental music. // A hush fell over the audience as a voice from offstage began singing a cappella. // Several a cappella groups are slated to perform during the celebration. See the entry > Examples: "In a video posted to Twitter ... H.E.R. delivers a

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00:01:30

psephology

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2024/11/05

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 5, 2024 is: psephology • \see-FAH-luh-jee\ • noun Psephology is the scientific study of elections. // Brianna was excited to learn that a course on psephology on the schedule for next semester will coincide with local and state elections. See the entry > Examples: "The high school-aged participants of the program partake in various aspects of psephology, from gaining support early in a

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00:01:50

amalgamate

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2024/11/04

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 4, 2024 is: amalgamate • \uh-MAL-guh-mayt\ • verb Amalgamate is a formal verb meaning "to unite (two or more things) into one thing." // The band became famous for amalgamating different musical styles into a unique, signature sound. See the entry > Examples: "Place the cornmeal in a bowl, and sift in the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Stir the mixture with a spoon or whisk

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00:02:04

cursory

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2024/11/03

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 3, 2024 is:cursory • \KER-suh-ree\ • adjective Something described as cursory has been done or made quickly. // We were disappointed that the mayor gave only a cursory glance at our report. See the entry > Examples: “After a few cursory questions … one of the owners offered me the job on the spot and I said yes without asking about the pay, which caused the other one to laugh and hit the

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00:01:59

extricate

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2024/11/02

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 2, 2024 is: extricate • \EK-struh-kayt\ • verb To extricate someone or something is to free or remove that person or thing from an entanglement or difficulty, such as a trap or a difficult conversation. // She hasn't been able to extricate herself from her legal problems. // It took all afternoon to extricate the tractor from the mud. See the entry > Examples: “When you've spent your

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00:02:07

hatching

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2024/11/01

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 1, 2024 is:hatching • \HATCH-ing\ • noun Hatching refers to the drawing or engraving of lines close together as a method of shading, or to a pattern so created. // The artist uses hatching to breathe life into her comics. // The hatching adds depth to the illustration. See the entry > Examples: "During the second half of the 19th century, drawing achieved a higher status. No longer

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00:02:00

hallowed

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2024/10/31

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 31, 2024 is:hallowed • \HAL-oad\ • adjective Hallowed describes something, such as a memorial, considered holy or blessed, or something that is highly respected and revered. // The church stands on hallowed ground. // Community service is one of the organization’s most hallowed traditions. See the entry > Examples: "Writing these words, I’m sitting in the living room of my childhood

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00:02:15

syncretism

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2024/10/30

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 30, 2024 is:syncretism • \SING-kruh-tiz-um\ • noun Syncretism refers to the combining of different forms of belief or practice. // As a scholar of religion, Laila is especially interested in the syncretism of Manichaeism, which was influenced by Christianity, Buddhism, and Zoroastrianism. See the entry > Examples: "Explore the archaeological wonders of Chavín de Huantar, where history

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00:01:40

omniscient

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2024/10/29

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 29, 2024 is: omniscient • \ahm-NISH-unt\ • adjective Omniscient describes someone or something with unlimited knowledge or understanding. // "You'll need to tell me when you don't understand something I've explained," Maria said. "I'm not omniscient, you know." See the entry > Examples: "The Abrahamic faiths conceive of God as an omniscient creator and generally abjure gambling as a

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00:01:32

disbursement

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2024/10/28

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 28, 2024 is: disbursement • \diss-BERSS-munt\ • noun A disbursement is a payout of money from a fund that has been created for a special purpose. Disbursement can also refer to the money that is paid out. // The company has made large disbursements for research. See the entry > Examples: “Constructing and reserving White Stadium for the benefit of Boston Public Schools student-athletes

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00:02:22

usurp

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2024/10/27

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 27, 2024 is: usurp • \yoo-SERP\ • verb To usurp something (such as power) is to take and keep it by force and without the right to do so. Usurp can also mean "to take the place of by or as if by force." // Some people have accused city council members of trying to usurp the mayor’s power. // We cannot allow lies to usurp the truth. See the entry > Examples: “[Kazimierz] Pułaski, like

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00:02:15

categorical

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2024/10/26

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 26, 2024 is: categorical • \kat-uh-GOR-ih-kul\ • adjective Categorical is a synonym of absolute and definite that describes something that is said in a very strong and clear way. It can also mean "of, relating to, or constituting a category" or "involving, according with, or considered with respect to specific categories." // The organization has issued a categorical denial about its involvement in the

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00:02:09

euphoria

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2024/10/25

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 25, 2024 is:euphoria • \yoo-FOR-ee-uh\ • noun Euphoria refers to a feeling of great happiness and excitement. // The initial euphoria following their championship victory has since subsided. See the entry > Examples: “Ciara picked up the crown where it had landed. It was warm, but more than that, the metal seemed to pulse somehow, like it was a living thing with a heartbeat of its own. It

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00:01:56

garnish

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2024/10/24

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 24, 2024 is:garnish • \GAHR-nish\ • verb To garnish food or drink is to add decorative and tasty touches to it, such as a spiral of lemon peel. // Aditi likes to garnish her mashed potatoes with chives and a dollop of sour cream. // Slivers of dark chocolate garnished the cake. See the entry > Examples: “For the more modern power diner, attuned to the virtuous aesthetics of wellness,

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00:02:38

palaver

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2024/10/23

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 23, 2024 is:palaver • \puh-LAV-er\ • noun Palaver is an informal word that usually refers to unimportant or meaningless talk. It can also refer to misleading or deceptive speech, or to a conference or discussion. In British English the word is sometimes used as a synonym of fuss to refer to unnecessary excitement about something. // Enough of this palaver. We have more important things to discuss. See the

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00:02:12

betwixt

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2024/10/22

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 22, 2024 is: betwixt • \bih-TWIKST\ • adverb or preposition Betwixt is a synonym of between that lends an old-fashioned feel to both speech and writing. It is sometimes used in the phrase "betwixt and between" to mean "in the middle" or "neither one thing nor the other." // Charley took a seat betwixt two other passengers. // They sat on the long bench, a pile of books betwixt them. // The novel's

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00:02:16

intransigent

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2024/10/21

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 21, 2024 is: intransigent • \in-TRAN-suh-junt\ • adjective Intransigent is a formal word that describes a person who refuses to compromise or abandon an often extreme position or attitude. It can also describe a thing, such as a system or point of view, that shows the same kind of stubbornness. // Despite the mediator's best efforts, the opposing sides in the dispute remained intransigent. See the entry >

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00:01:59

defenestration

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2024/10/20

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 20, 2024 is: defenestration • \dee-fen-uh-STRAY-shun\ • noun Defenestration is most often used to refer to a usually swift dismissal or expulsion, as from a political party or office. It is also used to refer to a throwing of a person or thing out of a window. // Once fancying itself something of a big tent, the group now seeks the defenestration of any local leader who isn't aligned with the current

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00:01:44

appreciable

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2024/10/19

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 19, 2024 is: appreciable • \uh-PREE-shuh-bul\ • adjective Appreciable describes things that can be perceived or measured. // Researchers found that the temperature change made no appreciable difference in the chemical reaction. See the entry > Examples: “Digital transformations have made an appreciable impact on society. Whether it's conspicuous guidance or subtle suggestion, technology

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00:02:17

zest

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2024/10/18

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 18, 2024 is:zest • \ZEST\ • noun Zest refers to an enjoyably exciting quality, or to keen enjoyment itself. In culinary use, zest refers to small pieces of the peel of a lemon, lime, orange, or other citrus fruit used as flavoring. // His humor added zest to the presentation's admittedly dry material. // The couple has a zest for travel and adventure. // Lime zest adds a burst of brightness to the

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