Word of the Day
self-possession
Definition: (noun) The trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior.
Synonyms: self-command, willpower, self-control, self-will.
Usage: My life depended on my keeping my self-possession, and the desperate nature of the situation lent me a desperate courage.
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self-possession
Definition: (noun) The trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior.
Synonyms: self-command, willpower, self-control, self-will.
Usage: My life depended on my keeping my self-possession, and the desperate nature of the situation lent me a desperate courage.
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self-possession
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Idiom of the Day
ride the rail(s)
To travel on a vehicle mounted on rails (especially a train or streetcar). Watch the video
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ride the rail(s)
To travel on a vehicle mounted on rails (especially a train or streetcar). Watch the video
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ride the rail(s)
Definition of ride the rail(s) in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
hang around
to spend time somewhere without doing anything useful
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hang around
to spend time somewhere without doing anything useful
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hang around
Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
airy-fairy
overly idealistic, lacking down-to-earth common sense
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airy-fairy
overly idealistic, lacking down-to-earth common sense
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airy-fairy
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Wordsmith.org: Today's Word
serendipitous
adjective: Relating to fortunate discoveries or happenings by chance.
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serendipitous
adjective: Relating to fortunate discoveries or happenings by chance.
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serendipitous
adjective: Relating to fortunate discoveries or happenings by chance.
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Word of the Day
Word of the Day: gobbledygook
This word has appeared in 12 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: gobbledygook
This word has appeared in 12 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: gobbledygook
This word has appeared in 12 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Word of the Day
bemuse
Definition: (verb) Cause to be confused emotionally.
Synonyms: discombobulate, bewilder, throw.
Usage: He finds it important not to bemuse readers with pompous language and is noted for his straightforward, uncomplicated writing style.
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bemuse
Definition: (verb) Cause to be confused emotionally.
Synonyms: discombobulate, bewilder, throw.
Usage: He finds it important not to bemuse readers with pompous language and is noted for his straightforward, uncomplicated writing style.
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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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ripen up
To grow ripe; to become mature enough to harvest or pick. Watch the video
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ripen up
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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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wash up (1)
If you wash up, you wash dirty dishes and cooking utensils.
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wash up (1)
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Word of the Day
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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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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Idiom of the Day
rip-snorting mad
Extremely angry and agitated; infuriated. Watch the video
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rip-snorting mad
Extremely angry and agitated; infuriated. Watch the video
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rip-snorting mad
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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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come over (1)
to visit a place, or to move from one place or country to another
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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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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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perspire
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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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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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rob the till
Definition of rob the till in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
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