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00:01:47

tantamount

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2026/04/22

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 22, 2026 is:tantamount • \TAN-tuh-mount\ • adjective Something may be described as tantamount to something else if it is equal in value, meaning, or effect. // The pop star’s fans see any criticism of her music as tantamount to a crime. See the entry > Examples: “... conducting requires more than merely gesturing with a baton—some pieces of music are tantamount to 80 minutes of hard cardio

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00:02:09

orthography

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2026/04/21

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 21, 2026 is: orthography • \or-THAH-gruh-fee\ • noun Orthography refers to the way in which the words of a language are spelled, or to the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage. // As the winner of several spelling bees, she impressed her teachers with her exceptional grasp of orthography. See the entry > Examples: “Ormin, a medieval monk, sought to bring

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00:01:42

indoctrinate

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2026/04/20

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 20, 2026 is: indoctrinate • \in-DAHK-truh-nayt\ • verb To indoctrinate someone is to teach them to fully accept the ideas, opinions, and beliefs of a particular group while categorically rejecting other ideas, opinions, and beliefs. // The video series attempts to indoctrinate younger audiences with ahistorical and unscientific ideas. See the entry > Examples: "They worry about being 'cut

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00:02:03

nugatory

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2026/04/19

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 19, 2026 is: nugatory • \NOO-guh-tor-ee\ • adjective Something described as nugatory is of little or no consequence. In law, nugatory describes something (such as a statute or agreement) without operative legal effect. // Most of the criticism of the film in the weeks since its release has been nugatory nonsense. // This new contract renders the previous agreement nugatory. See the entry >

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00:02:01

hiatus

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2026/04/18

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 18, 2026 is: hiatus • \hye-AY-tus\ • noun In general contexts, hiatus usually refers to a period of time when something, such as an activity or program, is suspended. In biology, hiatus describes a gap or passage in an anatomical part or organ, and in linguistics, it refers to the occurrence of two vowel sounds without pause or intervening consonantal sound. // The actor, who’s been on hiatus for several

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00:02:01

postulate

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2026/04/17

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 17, 2026 is:postulate • \PAHSS-chuh-layt\ • verb Postulate is a formal word used to mean “to suggest something, such as an idea or theory, especially in order to start or continue a discussion.” // Scientists have postulated the existence of water on the planet’s largest moon. See the entry > Examples: “Based on their findings, researchers postulate that Homo sapiens reacted better to lead

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00:02:40

brazen

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2026/04/16

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 16, 2026 is:brazen • \BRAY-zun\ • adjective Brazen describes someone who is acting, or something that is done, in a very open and shocking way without shame or embarrassment. // The opposition party’s campaign has not been shy in assailing the brazen corruption of the incumbent for funneling public funds into private coffers. See the entry > Examples: “There are no coyotes on Block

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00:01:56

mayhem

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2026/04/15

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 15, 2026 is:mayhem • \MAY-hem\ • noun Mayhem refers to needless or willful damage or violence, and especially to a scene or situation that involves a lot of violence. In figurative use, it may refer to any instance of excited activity. // The director's newest thriller is brimming with murder and mayhem. See the entry > Examples: "The storage space is a veritable Fort Knox safe from

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00:02:04

enjoin

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2026/04/14

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 14, 2026 is: enjoin • \in-JOIN\ • verb Enjoining is about requiring or prohibiting. To enjoin a person is to direct or order them to do something. To enjoin an act or practice is to prohibit it; in legal contexts, that prohibition is by way of a judicial order. // Our guide enjoined us to take great care as we began our journey. // The court has enjoined the ban. // We were enjoined from speaking on the

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00:01:47

kibitzer

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2026/04/13

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 13, 2026 is: kibitzer • \KIB-it-ser\ • noun A kibitzer is someone who watches other people and makes unwanted comments about what they are doing. // It wasn't long after they bought their house that the couple heard from neighborhood kibitzers offering tips on landscaping and remodeling. See the entry > Examples: "During the chess games, the telegraph operators occasionally asked each other

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00:02:10

recondite

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2026/04/12

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 12, 2026 is: recondite • \REK-un-dyte\ • adjective Recondite is a formal word used to describe something that is difficult to understand or that is not known by many people. // The text addresses a technical subject using recondite vocabulary, which makes it very difficult to read. // The candy has the perfect balance of sweet and tart, but what delights me most are the recondite facts printed inside the

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00:01:58

subterfuge

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2026/04/11

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 11, 2026 is:subterfuge • \SUB-ter-fyooj\ • noun Subterfuge is a formal word that refers to the use of tricks to hide, avoid, or get something. // They obtained the documents by subterfuge. See the entry > Examples: “Despite her difficult childhood, Mavis [Gallant] persevered, through grit, bloody-mindedness, an absence of self-pity, and an ironic sense of humor. Lunch with her was always

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00:02:20

glaucous

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2026/04/10

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 10, 2026 is:glaucous • \GLAW-kus\ • adjective Glaucous as a color word can describe things of two rather different shades: a light bluish-gray or bluish-white color, or a pale yellow-green. It can also mean "having a powdery or waxy coating that gives a frosted appearance and tends to rub off." // His glaucous eyes grew wide with curiosity. // The tree's glaucous leaves help prevent sun damage. See the

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00:01:58

decry

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2026/04/09

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 9, 2026 is:decry • \dih-KRY\ • verb To decry something is to express strong disapproval of it. // The editorial decried the shuttering of the movie theater, which has been a local landmark for many years. See the entry > Examples: “Twenty years ago, I wrote a book about the branding of youth culture called Branded: The Buying and Selling of Teenagers. As a parent, I have come to understand

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00:02:24

panache

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2026/04/08

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 8, 2026 is:panache • \puh-NAHSH\ • noun In simplest terms, panache refers to lively grace and style; it appears in contexts in which words like verve and flair are also applied. // The cast of the play was excellent—even those playing supporting characters acted with great panache. See the entry > Examples: “The star appeared as an airline pilot, twirling her way through baggage reclaim

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00:01:44

laudable

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2026/04/07

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 7, 2026 is: laudable • \LAW-duh-bul\ • adjective Laudable is a somewhat formal word used to describe something as worthy of praise. It is a synonym of commendable. // Thanks to the laudable efforts of dozens of volunteers, the town's Spring Festival was an enjoyable event for everyone. See the entry > Examples: "Fair and equal access to higher education, regardless of socioeconomic status or

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00:02:17

cotton

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2026/04/06

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 6, 2026 is: cotton • \KAH-tun\ • verb The verb cotton is used with on or on to to mean “to begin to understand something; to catch on.” Cotton used with to alone means “to begin to like someone or something.” // It took a while, but they are finally starting to cotton on. // She quickly cottoned on to why her friend was nudging her, and stopped talking just before their teacher entered the room. // We

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00:02:01

verdant

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2026/04/05

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 5, 2026 is: verdant • \VER-dunt\ • adjective Verdant describes something that is green in tint or color, or green because it is covered with growing plants. Verdant can also describe a person who is inexperienced or has not yet developed good judgment. // The golf course is noted for its tricky hazards and lush, verdant borders along its fairways. See the entry > Examples: “On the other

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00:01:54

wiseacre

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2026/04/04

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 4, 2026 is: wiseacre • \WYZE-ay-ker\ • noun A wiseacre is someone who says or does things that are funny but annoying. Wiseacre is an informal and old-fashioned word, as well as a synonym of smart aleck. // Some wiseacre in the audience kept heckling the comedian throughout the performance. See the entry > Examples: "In 1982's hit action comedy 48 Hours, a young Eddie Murphy plays a wiseacre

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00:01:41

adroit

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2026/04/03

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 3, 2026 is:adroit • \uh-DROYT\ • adjective Adroit describes someone or something that has or shows skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations. // We marveled at how adroit the puppeteers were, the marionettes responding to each precise shift of their hands, each flick of their wrists. See the entry > Examples: “She offers here the most invigorating of performances,

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