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Word of the Day
Word of the Day: verbose
This word has appeared in 24 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Idiom of the Day
romp home
To deftly or easily win a race, contest, or competition. Primarily heard in UK. Watch the video
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thanatophobia
noun: An excessive or irrational fear of death.
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Word of the Day
Word of the Day: amalgamate
This word has appeared in three articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Idiom of the Day
roll (one's) eyes
To turn one's eyes upward or around in a circle, usually as an expression of exasperation, annoyance, impatience, or disdain. Watch the video
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Football Phrase of the Week: Transfer Window Slams Shut
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Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
shot
an attempt, a try, a turn
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Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
stick at
If you stick at something, you continue to do it even if it's difficult or it's taking a long time.
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unsnarl
Definition: (verb) Extricate from entanglement.
Synonyms: disentangle, straighten out.
Usage: Can you unsnarl the kite string, or do we need to cut it and add a new spool?
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Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
toffee-nosed
snobbish, pretentiously superior towards people of lower social class or income
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Idiom of the Day
rob the till
To steal the earnings of a shop or restaurant from out of its cash register. Watch the video
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Learn English Through Football Podcast: Hijack a Move
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Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
come over (1)
to visit a place, or to move from one place or country to another
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unfeigned
Definition: (adjective) Not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed.
Synonyms: genuine, true.
Usage: I could tell from his unfeigned astonishment that he truly knew nothing about the robbery plans.
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Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
wash up (1)
If you wash up, you wash dirty dishes and cooking utensils.
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Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
refer to (2)
to direct someone to a place or a person for information, help or treatment
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Word of the Day
morganatic
Definition: (adjective) Of or being a legal marriage between a person of royal or noble birth and a partner of lower rank, in which it is agreed that no titles or estates of the royal or noble partner are to be shared by the partner of inferior rank nor by any of the offspring of the marriage.
Synonyms: left-handed.
Usage: Lola Montes, a dancer, became the morganatic wife of King Louis of Bavaria and was created Countess of Landsfeld.
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Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
rabbit on
to talk for a long time, esp. about things that aren't important
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Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
run on (1)
to use a particular type of fuel or a particular power source
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snobbish
Definition: (adjective) Befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior.
Synonyms: cliquish, snobby, clannish, clubby.
Usage: I expected Susan, the daughter of a multimillionaire, to be snobbish, but she was actually warm and friendly.
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Wordsmith.org: Today's Word
kleptocrat
noun: A politician or an official who uses their position to enrich themselves.
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Word of the Day
Word of the Day: iconic
This word has appeared in 1,730 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Idiom of the Day
rolling in dough
Exceptionally wealthy; having large amounts of money to spend. Watch the video
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theomachy
noun: A battle among the gods or other powerful entities.
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Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
mull over
to think carefully about something before making a decision
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Word of the Day
perspire
Definition: (verb) To excrete perspiration through the pores of the skin.
Synonyms: sudate, sweat.
Usage: The air-conditioning was broken in his car, and he began to perspire heavily in the heat.
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Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
up the duff
pregnant
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Idiom of the Day
rip-snorting mad
Extremely angry and agitated; infuriated. Watch the video
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Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
knock off (3)
to steal something
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Idiom of the Day
ripen up
To grow ripe; to become mature enough to harvest or pick. Watch the video
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