Word of the Day: Histrionic
Histrionic Meaning: Overly theatrical or melodramatic. Example: Her histrionic reaction to the news seemed exaggerated.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Keep your chin up
Word/Phrase: Keep your chin up Definition: Stay positive in a difficult situation. Spanish Translation: Mantén la cabeza en alto /…
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Word of the Day: Grandiloquent
Grandiloquent Meaning: Pompous or extravagant in language. Example: The politician’s grandiloquent speeches failed to impress the audience.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Cry over spilled milk
Word/Phrase: Cry over spilled milk Definition: To be upset about something that can’t be changed. Spanish Translation: Llorar sobre leche…
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Word of the Day: Fatuous
Fatuous Meaning: Silly and pointless. Example: His fatuous comments irritated the panel.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Break the ice
Word/Phrase: Break the ice Definition: To start a conversation in a social setting. Spanish Translation: Romper el hielo Example: He…
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Word of the Day: Efficacious
Efficacious Meaning: Effective; producing the desired result. Example: The medicine was efficacious in treating the illness.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Bend over backwards
Word/Phrase: Bend over backwards Definition: To make a great effort to help someone. Spanish Translation: Hacer lo imposible por alguien…
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Word of the Day: Dauntless
Dauntless Meaning: Showing fearlessness and determination. Example: The dauntless explorer ventured into the unknown.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : By the book
Word/Phrase: By the book Definition: Following rules strictly. Spanish Translation: Seguir las reglas al pie de la letra Example: He…
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Word of the Day: Cajole
Cajole Meaning: Persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing. Example: He managed to cajole his friend into attending the…
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Under the weather
Word/Phrase: Under the weather Definition: Feeling sick or unwell. Spanish Translation: Estar pachucho / no encontrarse bien Example: I’m feeling…
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Word of the Day: Banal
Banal Meaning: So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring. Example: The movie’s plot was banal and predictable.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Throw in the towel
Word/Phrase: Throw in the towel Definition: To give up or quit. Spanish Translation: Tirar la toalla Example: After several failed…
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Word of the Day: Abstruse
Abstruse Meaning: Difficult to understand. Example: The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was abstruse for most students.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Piece of cake
Word/Phrase: Piece of cake Definition: Something very easy to do. Spanish Translation: Pan comido Example: The test was a piece…
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Word of the Day: Winsome
Winsome Meaning: Attractive or appealing in a fresh way. Example: Her winsome smile charmed everyone she met.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Hit the sack
Word/Phrase: Hit the sack Definition: To go to bed. Spanish Translation: Irse a la cama Example: I’m really tired —…
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Word of the Day: Venerable
Venerable Meaning: Accorded a great deal of respect. Example: The venerable professor was admired by all his students.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : In hot water
Word/Phrase: In hot water Definition: In trouble or in a difficult situation. Spanish Translation: Estar en un lío Example: He’s…
