最高の Word Of The Day ポッドキャスト (2025)

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apotropaic 1:45

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 13, 2025 is: apotropaic • \ap-uh-troh-PAY-ik\ • adjective Something described as apotropaic is designed or intended to avert evil. // The etchings are believed to be associated with ancient apotropaic rituals. See the entry > Examples: “Scholars ... say witches were believed to be attracted to the scent of …

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кого (“whom”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 2:05

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Reclusive: Boo Radley's Misunderstood Solitude 4:55

1d ago4:55

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Send us a text We explore the word "reclusive" through the lens of Boo Radley, the mysterious neighbor from "To Kill a Mockingbird" who challenges our assumptions about solitude and human connection. His story reveals how a withdrawn lifestyle doesn't diminish one's capacity for kindness and compassion. • Definition of reclusive: avoiding others' c…

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The Heavy Sigh of Lassitude: More Than Just Tired? 4:12

23d ago4:12

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Feeling that deep weariness, that mental drag, that lack of 'oomph'? There's a perfect word for it: Lassitude. Let's explore this feeling beyond simple tiredness, finding the poetry and perhaps even the permission within it. To unlock full access to all our episodes, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And don’t for…

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fester 1:29

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 12, 2025 is: fester • \FESS-ter\ • verb Something that festers becomes worse as time passes. Fester can also mean, in the context of wounds, sores, etc., “to become painful and infected.” // We should deal with these problems now instead of allowing them to fester. See the entry > Examples: “Minor plumbing …

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fester 1:28

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 12, 2025 is: fester \FESS-ter\ verb See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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их (“them/their”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 4:08

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darling 2:05

2d ago2:05

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 11, 2025 is: darling • \DAHR-ling\ • noun Darling can refer to a dearly loved person or to someone who is liked very much by a person or group. It can also mean “a kind and helpful person” as in, “Be a darling and carry this inside for me, would you?” // Our baby grandchild is just the sweetest little darli…

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нас / вас (“us” / “you”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 3:01

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darling 2:04

2d ago2:04

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 11, 2025 is: darling \DAHR-ling\ noun See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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uncanny 1:58

3d ago1:58

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 10, 2025 is: uncanny • \un-KAN-ee\ • adjective Uncanny is typically used to describe something that is strange or unusual in a way that is surprising or difficult to understand. It can also describe something that seems to have a supernatural character or origin. // The child has an uncanny ability to recog…

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его / её (“his/it” and “her/it”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 3:48

3d ago3:48

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The Art of Being Perceptive: Scout Finch's Journey to Understanding 5:15

4d ago5:15

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Send us a text Today we explore the word "perceptive" through Scout Finch's character journey in To Kill a Mockingbird, examining how her ability to see beyond surface appearances transforms her from a reactive child to a reflective young person. • Perceptive means having deep understanding, insight or sensitivity to things not immediately obvious …

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gloss 1:47

4d ago1:47

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 9, 2025 is: gloss • \GLAHSS\ • verb To gloss a word or phrase is to provide its meaning, or in other words, to explain or define it. // Many unfamiliar terms are glossed in the book’s introduction. See the entry > Examples: “It is revealing that early dictionaries regularly defined equality as ‘conformity,’…

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тебя (“you”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 2:36

4d ago2:36

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modicum 1:54

5d ago1:54

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 8, 2025 is: modicum • \MAH-dih-kum\ • noun Modicum is a formal word that means “a small amount.” It is almost always used with of. // The band enjoyed a modicum of success in the early 2010s before becoming an international sensation. See the entry > Examples: “Imagine, for example, that the gods decided to…

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меня (“me”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 5:31

5d ago5:31

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Steadfast: The Moral Compass of Atticus Finch 5:46

6d ago5:46

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Send us a text We explore the word "steadfast" through the character of Atticus Finch from "To Kill a Mockingbird," examining how his unwavering moral compass illuminates what it truly means to stand firm when surrounded by prejudice and fear. • Definition of "steadfast": firm in belief, determined, unwavering, and loyal, especially in the face of …

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bumptious 1:48

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 7, 2025 is: bumptious • \BUMP-shus\ • adjective Bumptious describes people who are rudely and often noisily confident or over-assertive. It can also be applied to actions or behaviors that show this same attitude. // Our host apologized for the bumptious party guest who caused a scene before being asked to …

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присоединяйтесь (“join us”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 5:31

6d ago5:31

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exculpate 1:50

7d ago1:50

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 6, 2025 is: exculpate • \EK-skull-payt\ • verb To exculpate someone is to prove that they are not guilty of doing something wrong. // The editorial expresses confidence that the evidence will exculpate the accused. See the entry > Examples: “Research shows that social-media use is associated with greater na…

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ночью (“in the night”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 4:16

7d ago4:16

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Unpacking "Tumultuous": The Language of Conflict in To Kill a Mockingbird 5:54

8d ago5:54

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Send us a text The Word of the Day "tumultuous" reveals how Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird uses vocabulary to capture the tension beneath Maycomb's seemingly peaceful surface during the Great Depression and civil rights tensions. This powerful adjective paints both the external chaos of society and the internal emotional turmoil experienced by …

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plethora 2:16

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 5, 2025 is: plethora • \PLETH-uh-ruh\ • noun Plethora refers to a very large amount or number of something. Plethora is most often used in the phrase "a plethora of." // The hotel offers a plethora of amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, and world-class dining. See the entry > Ex…

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утро (“morning”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 2:11

8d ago2:11

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risible 1:56

9d ago1:56

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 4, 2025 is: risible • \RIZZ-uh-bul\ • adjective Risible is a formal word used disapprovingly to describe things that deserve to be mocked or laughed at because they are absurd or unreasonable. // Although the teachers derided the students’ slang as risible nonsense, the same had been said about their own ge…

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день (“day”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 2:04

9d ago2:04

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sleuth 1:43

10d ago1:43

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 3, 2025 is: sleuth \SLOOTH\ verb See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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завтра (“tomorrow”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 2:08

10d ago2:08

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объединяет (“unites”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 5:26

11d ago5:26

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ziggurat 1:43

11d ago1:43

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 2, 2025 is: ziggurat \ZIG-uh-rat\ noun See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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