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incisive

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2025/08/29

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 29, 2025 is: incisive • \in-SYE-siv\ • adjective Incisive means "impressively direct and decisive." It is generally applied to either something communicated in a way that is very clear and direct, or to a person who is able to explain difficult ideas clearly and confidently. // The columnist is known for her incisive commentary on local politics. See the entry > Examples: "'Death Becomes

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diminution

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2025/08/28

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 28, 2025 is:diminution • \dim-uh-NOO-shun\ • noun Diminution is a formal word that refers to the act or process of becoming less. // The company is committed to seeing that efforts to scale up production do not result in a diminution of quality. See the entry > Examples: “A sense of abasement hovers over the performer of the Super Bowl halftime show. It is slight, but it is there. ... The

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nebulous

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2025/08/27

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 27, 2025 is:nebulous • \NEB-yuh-lus\ • adjective Nebulous is a formal word used to describe something that is difficult to see, understand, or describe—in other words, something indistinct or vague. // A lot of philosophical concepts can seem nebulous at first, but a good instructor can cut through the jargon and help students see how they apply to day-to-day life. See the entry > Examples:

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00:01:36

trepidation

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2025/08/26

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 26, 2025 is: trepidation • \trep-uh-DAY-shun\ • noun Trepidation refers to a feeling of fear that causes someone to hesitate because they think that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen. // The students felt a sense of trepidation upon being summoned to the principal's office. See the entry > Examples: "Met by some with cautious optimism, others with trepidation, and others with

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00:01:52

undulant

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2025/08/25

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 25, 2025 is:undulant • \UN-juh-lunt\ • adjective Undulant describes things that rise and fall in waves, or things that have a wavy form, outline, or surface. // The exhibit featured a painting with beautiful green strokes that resembled undulant hills. See the entry > Examples: “Though tightly bound by our love of books, we bibliophiles are a sundry lot, managing our obsession in a grand

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00:02:09

cloister

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2025/08/24

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 24, 2025 is: cloister • \KLOY-ster\ • verb To cloister someone or something is to shut the person or thing away from the world. // The scientist cloistered himself in his laboratory all weekend to finish analyzing data. See the entry > Examples: “Now, the past Melbourne High student body president and co-valedictorian is planning to step down Jan. 20 after serving nearly four years as

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00:02:24

flagrant

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2025/08/23

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 23, 2025 is: flagrant • \FLAY-grunt\ • adjective Something may be described as flagrant if it is conspicuously bad—that is, too bad to be ignored. // In a flagrant violation of the family's code of ethics, someone finished the ice cream and left the empty container in the freezer. See the entry > Examples: "'It wasn't such a brilliant thought to sit on an artwork,' Vanessa Carlon, the

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apathy

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2025/08/22

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 22, 2025 is: apathy • \AP-uh-thee\ • noun Apathy refers either to a lack of feeling or emotion, or to a lack of interest or concern. // Though the girl’s expression communicated apathy, Gina knew her daughter was actually very pleased at having won the poetry prize. // While the previous mayor’s administration responded to the community’s needs with little more than apathy, city hall under the new

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00:02:14

validate

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2025/08/21

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 21, 2025 is: validate • \VAL-uh-dayt\ • verb To validate something is to show that it is real or correct. Validate can also mean “to state or show that something is legal or official,” “to put a mark on something to show that it has been checked and is official or accepted,” and “to show that someone’s feelings, opinions, etc., are fair and reasonable.” // The company’s claims about its latest product are

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salient

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2025/08/20

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 20, 2025 is:salient • \SAIL-yunt\ • adjective Something described as salient is very important or noticeable. // The assignment was to write down the most salient points made in the article. // One salient feature of the band's music is the variety of different genres it incorporates into a singular sound. See the entry > Examples: "All actors use their bodies, but [Zoe] Saldaña has long

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euphemism

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2025/08/19

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 19, 2025 is: euphemism • \YOO-fuh-miz-um\ • noun A euphemism is a mild or pleasant word or phrase that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive. // The HR department advises using the euphemism “let go” instead of saying that someone was fired. See the entry > Examples: “The new model supposedly has fewer hallucinations—a common euphemism for when AI models produce inaccurate

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ostentatious

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2025/08/18

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 18, 2025 is:ostentatious • \ah-stun-TAY-shus\ • adjective Ostentatious describes someone or something that displays wealth, knowledge, power, etc., in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration, or envy. Things that are ostentatious tend to stand out as overly elaborate or conspicuous. // The resort town is famous for its extravagantly expensive summer homes, which some tourists view as

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ostentatious

Merriam-Webster"s Word of the Day ·

2025/08/18

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 18, 2025 is: ostentatious • \ah-stun-TAY-shus\ • adjective Ostentatious describes someone or something that displays wealth, knowledge, power, etc., in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration, or envy. Things that are ostentatious tend to stand out as overly elaborate or conspicuous. // The resort town is famous for its extravagantly expensive summer homes, which some tourists view as

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glitch

Merriam-Webster"s Word of the Day ·

2025/08/17

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 17, 2025 is: glitch • \GLITCH\ • noun Glitch is an informal word referring to an unexpected and usually minor problem. It is used especially for a minor problem with a machine or device, such as a computer. // The email went out to everyone in the company because of a technical glitch. See the entry > Examples: “Britain’s postal system, once overseen directly by a government minister,

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tempestuous

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2025/08/16

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 16, 2025 is: tempestuous • \tem-PESS-chuh-wus\ • adjective Tempestuous is used to describe something that is related to or resembles a violent storm. In its literal (and often literary) use tempestuous is synonymous with turbulent and stormy. Figuratively, tempestuous describes something or someone full of strong emotions, such as anger or excitement. // On its return to port the unlucky schooner was beset

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00:01:44

meander

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2025/08/15

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 15, 2025 is: meander • \mee-AN-der\ • verb To meander is to follow a winding or intricate course—that is, one with a lot of turns and curves—or to walk slowly without a specific goal, purpose, or direction. // We spent the afternoon meandering around the seaside town. // The river meanders through the canyon. See the entry > Examples: "Hands down, my favorite hike has been the Seven

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00:01:57

immutable

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2025/08/14

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 14, 2025 is:immutable • \ih-MYOO-tuh-bul\ • adjective Immutable is a formal adjective used to describe something that is unable to be changed. // It is hardly an immutable fact that cats and dogs are sworn enemies; over the years our golden retriever has grown both fond and protective of her tabby housemate. See the entry > Examples: “... by the 1800s, naturalists like Lamarck were

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calculus

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2025/08/13

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 13, 2025 is:calculus • \KAL-kyuh-lus\ • noun Calculus refers to an advanced branch of mathematics that deals mostly with rates of change and with finding lengths, areas, and volumes. The word can also be used more broadly for the act of calculating—that is, estimating something by using practical judgment, or solving or probing the meaning of something. // By my calculus the more efficient air conditioner

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ramshackle

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2025/08/12

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 12, 2025 is: ramshackle • \RAM-shak-ul\ • adjective Ramshackle describes things that are in a very bad condition and need to be repaired, or that are carelessly or loosely constructed. // Toward the back of the property stood a ramshackle old shed. // The book had a ramshackle plot that was confusing and unbelievable. See the entry > Examples: "House of the Weedy Seadragon ... and

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00:01:45

stipulate

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2025/08/11

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 11, 2025 is: stipulate • \STIP-yuh-layt\ • verb To stipulate is to demand or require something as part of an agreement. // The rules stipulate that players must wear uniforms. See the entry > Examples: “Nilsson’s reputation preceded her. The New York Times wrote of her: ‘Christine Nilsson, the Met’s first diva in 1883, could not only stipulate by contract her choice of roles, but could

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