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Word of the Day: Acrimony

Acrimony Meaning: Bitterness or ill feeling. Example: The acrimony between the two rivals was evident in every meeting.

Spanish Phrase of the Day : Cut corners

Word/Phrase: Cut corners Definition: To do something the easiest or cheapest way, often poorly. Spanish Translation: Hacer las cosas de manera chapucera Example: They cut corners when building the house and now it’s falling...

Word of the Day: Wistful

Wistful Meaning: Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing. Example: She gave a wistful glance at her childhood home.

Word of the Day: Tantamount

Tantamount Meaning: Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as. Example: His refusal to answer was tantamount to an admission of guilt.

Word of the Day: Sagacious

Sagacious Meaning: Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment. Example: The sagacious leader guided the team to success.