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Word of the Day
Word of the Day: epitomize
This word has appeared in nine articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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kick the tires
To inspect or test something or someone to ensure that he, she, or it meets the required or expected standard of quality. Primarily heard in US, Canada. Watch the video
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yakuza
a Japanese criminal organisation, or a member of such an organisation
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Word of the Day: indolence
This word has appeared in six articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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the keys to the kingdom
A resource that will give the possessor access to the most complete or profound knowledge or power possible in a given area or pursuit. A reference to Matthew 16:19, when Jesus said to Peter: "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." Watch the video
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app
a computer software application
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Word of the Day: paradoxical
This word has appeared in 100 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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keep schtum
To remain silent; to not say anything. (Used especially when by saying something, especially at the wrong time, one would cause trouble or difficulty for him- or herself.) Primarily heard in UK. Watch the video
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instafood
food that can be prepared in 5 minutes or less
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bring (something) into effect
To cause (something) to apply, begin operating, or take effect; to begin implementing or enforcing (something). Watch the video
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bloody
an intensifying expletive used before an adjective, adverb or noun; very, really; total, complete
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intestinal fortitude
Strong courage, conviction, or determination; gumption; guts. Watch the video
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knockout
a very attractive or impressive person or thing
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Word of the Day: retaliation
This word has appeared in 967 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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allopatric
adjective: Existing or occurring in geographically distinct areas.
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Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
talk down to
If you talk down to someone, you speak to them as if they are inferior to you or less important than you.
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unfledged
Definition: (adjective) Not having the feathers necessary to fly. Used of a young bird.
Synonyms: immature.
Usage: A small, unfledged sparrow sat on the window sill, where it hungrily waited for its mother and breakfast.
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incandescent
adjective: 1. Emitting light when heated. 2. Extremely bright. 3. Displaying intense emotion, such as anger, affection, or zeal.
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smell of
to have a particular smell
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unpronounceable
Definition: (adjective) Difficult or impossible to pronounce correctly.
Synonyms: unutterable.
Usage: The foreign dignitary had an unpronounceable last name.
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security blanket
noun: 1. A small blanket held by a child for comfort and reassurance. 2. Something that provides a feeling of safety, comfort, or emotional stability. 3. Protective measures designed to prevent the unauthorized dissemination of sensitive information.
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pull out (1)
If you pull out of something you're participating in, like a competition or a deal, you stop participating.
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abyssal
Definition: (adjective) Of or relating to the great depths of the oceans.
Synonyms: abysmal, unfathomable.
Usage: The crew was put on full alert as the submarine reached the abyssal depths of the ocean.
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beacon
noun: 1. Something that provides a guiding or warning signal, such as a lighthouse. 2. Someone or something that illuminates, inspires, or guides. verb tr.: 1. To serve as a beacon. 2. To furnish with a beacon, such as outfitting a ship to mark shoals. verb intr.: To emit a signal like a beacon.
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bridle
Definition: (noun) The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess.
Synonyms: check, curb.
Usage: His common sense is a bridle to his quick temper.
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drop in
If you drop something in somewhere, you stop to leave it there and then keep going.
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dander
Definition: (noun) Temper or anger.
Synonyms: hackles.
Usage: He 'pears to know just how long he can torment me before I get my dander up.
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verge on
to be close to reaching a certain state or condition
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impasse
Definition: (noun) A situation that is so difficult that no progress can be made.
Synonyms: dead end, deadlock, stalemate, standstill.
Usage: The board members reached an impasse in the negotiations and took a break to get coffee and donuts.
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nail
to do something perfectly
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