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obeisance

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2024/03/10

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 10, 2024 is:obeisance • \oh-BEE-sunss\ • noun Obeisance is a synonym of homage that refers to an acknowledgement of another’s importance or superiority. Obeisance can also mean “a movement of the body (such as a bow) showing respect for someone or something.” // The young singer paid obeisance to Otis Redding while on tour in Memphis by singing “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay.” See the entry >

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00:01:59

germane

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2024/03/09

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 9, 2024 is: germane • \jer-MAYN\ • adjective Germane is a formal synonym of relevant that describes something related to a subject in an appropriate way. // Her comments were not germane to the discussion. // While these facts about the witness may interest the jury, they are not in fact germane. See the entry > Examples: “Corporate retreats aren’t just for fun and games; they are for

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00:02:02

Weltanschauung

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2024/03/08

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 8, 2024 is: Weltanschauung • \VELT-ahn-show-ung ("ow" as in "cow")\ • noun A Weltanschauung is a worldview; in other words, a comprehensive conception or apprehension of the world especially from a specific standpoint. The word is typically capitalized. // Many people disagree with the writer's personal Weltanschauung, but most can appreciate the quality and thoughtfulness of her

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00:02:37

descry

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2024/03/07

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 7, 2024 is: descry • \dih-SKRYE\ • verb Descry is a literary word that, like discover or find out, means “to come to realize or understand something.” Descry can also mean “to catch sight of.” // In their research, the bryologists descried an association between a moss and the iron content of the rock it typically grows on. // From the tops of the high dunes, we could just descry the ship coming over the

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00:02:21

ad hominem

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2024/03/06

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 6, 2024 is: ad hominem • \ad-HAH-muh-num\ • adjective Something described as ad hominem involves an attack on an opponent’s character rather than an answer to assertions or points that the opponent has made. // The debate between the mayoral candidates was going smoothly until the ad hominem attacks began. See the entry > Examples: “Ad hominem arguments are viewed, almost universally, as

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00:01:26

luminary

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2024/03/05

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 5, 2024 is: luminary • \LOO-muh-nair-ee\ • noun A luminary is a person of prominence or brilliant achievement. The word luminary may also refer to a celestial body, such as the sun or moon. // Luminaries of the art world congregated at the international convention. See the entry > Examples: "The upcoming documentary will dive deep into the lives of the next generation of basketball

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00:01:50

salubrious

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2024/03/04

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 4, 2024 is: salubrious • \suh-LOO-bree-us\ • adjective Salubrious is a formal word that means “favorable to or promoting health or well-being.” // They picked up several salubrious habits on their wellness retreat in Bali. See the entry > Examples: “Despite their salubrious sounding name, fruit flies ... eat food that is decaying. They inhabit rubbish bins, compost heaps or any place where

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00:02:03

connive

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2024/03/03

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 3, 2024 is:connive • \kuh-NYVE\ • verb To connive is to secretly help someone do something dishonest or illegal. // Roger suspected that his coworkers were conniving to get him fired when in reality they were planning his surprise birthday party. See the entry > Examples: "The truth is that conflict on the river will never be stilled because there will always be more demand for the water

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00:01:46

proximity

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2024/03/02

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 2, 2024 is: proximity • \prahk-SIM-uh-tee\ • noun Proximity is the quality or state of being near or proximate. The word proximity is synonymous with closeness. // The apartment's proximity to hiking trails is a definite plus. See the entry > Examples: "... research on employee proximity conducted at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that sitting near senior colleagues led junior

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00:02:29

inveterate

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2024/03/01

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 1, 2024 is: inveterate • \in-VET-uh-rut\ • adjective Inveterate is a formal word used to describe someone who is always or often doing something specified. For instance, a person could be an inveterate liar, or inveterate prankster. Inveterate can also mean "firmly established by long persistence," as in "an inveterate tendency to overlook the obvious." // She's an inveterate traveler who constantly searches

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00:02:26

demean

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2024/02/29

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 29, 2024 is:demean • \dih-MEEN\ • verb To demean someone or something is to cause that person or thing to seem less important or worthy of respect. // By refusing to condemn the unlawful actions of her supporters, the governor demeaned the office she was elected to hold. See the entry > Examples: “Balding, bespectacled [Hubert] Eaton didn’t lack self-esteem. He went by the godlike

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00:02:02

jeopardy

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2024/02/28

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 28, 2024 is: jeopardy • \JEP-er-dee\ • noun Jeopardy is defined as "exposure to or imminence of death, loss, or injury"; it is synonymous with danger. In legal contexts, jeopardy refers specifically to the danger that an accused person is subjected to when on trial for a criminal offense. // Rather than risk placing passengers in jeopardy, the pilot waited for the storm to pass before taking off. See the

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00:01:48

translucent

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2024/02/27

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 27, 2024 is: translucent • \trans-LOO-sunt\ • adjective Translucent describes something that is not completely clear or transparent but is clear enough to allow light to pass through. // They admired the translucent gemstones on the display at the museum. See the entry > Examples: "What you want to buy are dry scallops, which have never been soaked or treated. Dry scallops are visually

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00:01:41

retinue

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2024/02/26

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 26, 2024 is: retinue • \RET-uh-noo\ • noun A retinue is a group of helpers, supporters, or followers. // The venue relies on a retinue of workers to carry out large events. See the entry > Examples: "Royal Island, a swanky Caribbean oasis in The Bahamas, awaits its next king or queen and their lucky retinue of family and friends." — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2024

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00:01:59

caterwaul

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2024/02/25

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 25, 2024 is: caterwaul • \KAT-er-wawl\ • verb To caterwaul is to make a very loud and unpleasant sound. Caterwaul can also mean “to protest or complain noisily.” // The woods were quiet until the sound of a chainsaw caterwauling in the distance broke the calm. // They continue to caterwaul about having to take the blame. See the entry > Examples: “The young woman in her 20s seated next

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00:01:43

voracious

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2024/02/24

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 24, 2024 is: voracious • \vuh-RAY-shus\ • adjective Voracious describes someone who has a huge appetite. It can also be used figuratively to mean "excessively eager," as in "a voracious reader." // It seemed like the voracious kitten was eating her weight in food every day. // She has her voracious appetite for knowledge to thank for graduating at the top of her class. See the entry >

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00:01:38

opprobrium

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2024/02/23

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 23, 2024 is: opprobrium • \uh-PROH-bree-um\ • noun Opprobrium refers to very strong disapproval or criticism of a person or thing especially by a large number of people. // They're going ahead with the plan despite public opprobrium. See the entry > Examples: "Caught up in a whirlwind of public opprobrium, ... the brand's executives seemed unsure how to react, before finally offering up

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00:02:09

haggard

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2024/02/22

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 22, 2024 is: haggard • \HAG-urd\ • adjective Someone described as haggard appears tired or thin especially as if because of hunger, worry, or pain. Haggard can also describe someone who looks wild or otherwise disheveled. // After a disastrous rafting trip, Robin emerged from the woods looking haggard but otherwise unscathed. See the entry > Examples: “All three leads are excellent, but

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00:01:54

lampoon

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2024/02/21

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 21, 2024 is: lampoon • \lam-POON\ • verb To lampoon someone or something is to ridicule that person or thing, especially through the use of harsh satire. // The exhibit chronicles the long history of lampooning public figures in cartoons. See the entry > Examples: "'An exciting element of this to me was the opportunity to completely lampoon entitled Hollywood celebrities. Those

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00:02:06

buttress

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2024/02/20

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 20, 2024 is: buttress • \BUTT-russ\ • noun A buttress is a structure built against a wall in order to support or strengthen it. More broadly, buttress may refer to anything that supports or strengthens. Buttress may also refer to something that resembles a buttress, such as a projecting part of a mountain or hill, a horny protuberance on a horse's hoof at the heel, or the broadened base of a tree trunk or a

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