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00:01:48

denigrate

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2024/11/18

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 18, 2024 is: denigrate • \DEN-ih-grayt\ • verb To denigrate someone is to criticize them heavily and often unfairly. Denigrate can also mean "to make something seem less important or valuable." // Her essay denigrates her mentor as a person and as a teacher. // Though initially quick to denigrate the work that had been done, the group quickly realized that those efforts had laid a good foundation for what

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00:02:01

grandiloquence

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2024/11/17

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 17, 2024 is: grandiloquence • \gran-DIH-luh-kwunss\ • noun Grandiloquence is a formal word that refers to the use of extravagantly colorful or pompous language often in order to sound impressive and important. // He was known for the flowery grandiloquence of his speeches which, his passionate delivery notwithstanding, always caused more than a few listeners to doze off. See the entry >

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00:01:59

steadfast

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2024/11/16

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 16, 2024 is: steadfast • \STED-fast\ • adjective Someone described as steadfast is very devoted or loyal to a person, belief, or cause. Steadfast is also used to describe something, such as support, that remains unchanging. // Despite the singer’s recent change in creative direction, his true fans have remained steadfast. // She remained committed to her steadfast belief in nature's ability to heal

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00:01:54

cachet

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2024/11/15

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 15, 2024 is:cachet • \ka-SHAY\ • noun Cachet is used as a synonym of prestige to refer to the respect and admiration someone or something receives for being successful or important. It can also be used to refer to a characteristic feature or quality that confers such prestige. // His research in Antarctica gave him a certain cachet among other scientists. See the entry > Examples: "This

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00:02:31

raddled

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2024/11/14

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 14, 2024 is:raddled • \RAD-uld\ • adjective Someone described as raddled is in a confused or befuddled state (as from drinking). Raddled can also describe things that are broken-down or worn. // We were met at the door by a raddled old man who turned out to be the actor’s father, and who in his day had also been an estimable presence on the London stage. // Louisa was delighted to discover a raddled old

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00:02:05

bevy

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2024/11/13

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 13, 2024 is:bevy • \BEV-ee\ • noun A bevy is a large group of people or things. Bevy is usually used in the singular form and accompanied by the word of. // The new streaming platform featured a bevy of new movies to choose from. See the entry > Examples: “Among several ‘moving murals’ currently displayed on select CTA trains is the picture of a young girl standing among daffodils, meant

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00:01:45

labile

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2024/11/12

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 12, 2024 is: labile • \LAY-byle\ • adjective Someone or something described as labile is readily open to change. Labile can also be used as a synonym of unstable to describe things that are readily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown. // The director was known for being exacting but also labile, open to actors' interpretations of characters. See the entry >

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00:01:42

armistice

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2024/11/11

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 11, 2024 is: armistice • \AHR-muh-stus\ • noun An armistice is an agreement to stop fighting a war, or in other words, a truce. // Both sides in the conflict agreed to an armistice. See the entry > Examples: "The year is 1918, and the armistice is just around the corner, but no one on the front line can possibly know that yet." — Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2024 Did you

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00:02:03

truncate

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2024/11/10

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 10, 2024 is: truncate • \TRUNG-kayt\ • verb To truncate something—such as a discussion or essay—is to make it shorter. // The interview was truncated and edited for clarity. See the entry > Examples: “I am a scholar and a student of the Arabic poetic tradition. I study poets from Imru’ al-Qays to Mahmoud Darwish, from al-Samaw’al to Hiba Abu Nada. I am not willing to chop up this

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00:02:09

inchoate

Merriam-Webster"s Word of the Day ·

2024/11/09

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 9, 2024 is: inchoate • \in-KOH-ut\ • adjective Inchoate is a formal adjective that describes something that is not completely formed or developed yet. // In the podcast, the author described the process by which she took a series of inchoate vignettes and shaped them into her best-selling novel. See the entry > Examples: "Graffiti inserts itself like the blade of a knife between creation

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00:02:09

inchoate

Merriam-Webster"s Word of the Day ·

2024/11/09

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 9, 2024 is: inchoate • \in-KOH-ut\ • adjective Inchoate is a formal adjective and synonym of vague that describes something that is not completely formed or developed yet. // In the podcast, the author described the process by which she took a series of inchoate vignettes and shaped them into her best-selling novel. See the entry > Examples: "Graffiti inserts itself like the blade of a

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00:02:28

feign

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2024/11/08

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 8, 2024 is:feign • \FAYN\ • verb To feign something (such as surprise, ignorance, or sleep) is to pretend to feel or be affected by it. // I would never feign illness just to get out of a test. See the entry > Examples: “After Eric’s betrayal, Harper has landed at a fund dedicated to so-called impact investing in eco-friendly companies, a real-life financial trend that dovetails with a

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00:02:24

dedication

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2024/11/07

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 7, 2024 is:dedication • \ded-ih-KAY-shun\ • noun Dedication refers to devotion, loyalty, or commitment to a person or cause. It can also refer to a message at the beginning of a book, song, etc., that expresses affection or gratitude for someone, or to a ceremony to mark the official completion or opening of something, such as a building. // It took a lot of hard work and dedication, but we managed to

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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

Merriam-Webster"s Word of the Day ·

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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