Word of the Day: Taciturn
Taciturn Meaning: Reserved or uncommunicative in speech. Example: The taciturn boy rarely spoke in class.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Cost an arm and a leg
Word/Phrase: Cost an arm and a leg Definition: To be very expensive. Spanish Translation: Costar un ojo de la cara…
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Word of the Day: Sycophant
Sycophant Meaning: A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important. Example: The manager was surrounded by sycophants.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Get cold feet
Word/Phrase: Get cold feet Definition: To suddenly become nervous or unsure about something. Spanish Translation: Echarse atrás por nervios Example:…
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Word of the Day: Raconteur
Raconteur Meaning: A person skilled at telling stories. Example: She was a charming raconteur who entertained guests.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Face the music
Word/Phrase: Face the music Definition: To accept the consequences of your actions. Spanish Translation: Afrontar las consecuencias Example: He had…
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Word of the Day: Quixotic
Quixotic Meaning: Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic. Example: His quixotic plans were admired but impractical.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Have butterflies in your stomach
Word/Phrase: Have butterflies in your stomach Definition: To feel nervous. Spanish Translation: Tener mariposas en el estómago Example: I always…
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Word of the Day: Pernicious
Pernicious Meaning: Having a harmful effect. Example: The pernicious weed spread quickly across the farmland.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Put all your eggs in one basket
Word/Phrase: Put all your eggs in one basket Definition: To risk everything on one idea or plan. Spanish Translation: Poner…
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Word of the Day: Obdurate
Obdurate Meaning: Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion. Example: He remained obdurate despite the evidence against him.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Have a sweet tooth
Word/Phrase: Have a sweet tooth Definition: To love sugary food. Spanish Translation: Tener debilidad por los dulces Example: She has…
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Word of the Day: Nadir
Nadir Meaning: The lowest point. Example: The company’s profits hit their nadir last year.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Rain cats and dogs
Word/Phrase: Rain cats and dogs Definition: To rain very heavily. Spanish Translation: Llover a cántaros Example: Take an umbrella —…
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Word of the Day: Meticulous
Meticulous Meaning: Showing great attention to detail. Example: She was meticulous in organizing the event.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Let your hair down
Word/Phrase: Let your hair down Definition: To relax and enjoy yourself. Spanish Translation: Relajarse / soltarse la melena Example: It’s…
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Word of the Day: Laconic
Laconic Meaning: Using very few words. Example: His laconic reply suggested he was uninterested.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Kill two birds with one stone
Word/Phrase: Kill two birds with one stone Definition: To accomplish two things at once. Spanish Translation: Matar dos pájaros de…
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Word of the Day: Kinetic
Kinetic Meaning: Relating to or resulting from motion. Example: The kinetic energy of the moving car was tremendous.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : The early bird catches the worm
Word/Phrase: The early bird catches the worm Definition: People who wake up or act early have an advantage. Spanish Translation:…
