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Word of the Day
troglodyte
Definition: (noun) A cave dweller, especially one of the prehistoric peoples thought to have lived in caves.
Synonyms: caveman.
Usage: These vile old troglodytes are no longer there; but into their deserted cave another terrible giant has thrust himself, and makes it his business to seize upon honest travelers and fatten them for his table.
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Football Phrase of the Week: Blunder
Football Phrase of the Week: Retain This week’s football phrase is the noun, a blunder. This word featured a lot in commentary and reports on Manchester United v Arsenal last weekend. You can read the transcript for this post below, while you can also check out our glossary of footballing phrases here and visit our […]
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Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
ute
a pickup truck
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Idiom of the Day
one side
Move aside! Get out of the way! (Short for "move to one side.") Watch the video
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Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
ice (3)
an illegal drug; crystalline methamphetamine, speed
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Idiom of the Day
go off the handle
To become uncontrollably angry; to lose control of one's temper. Watch the video
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Word of the Day
sallow
Definition: (adjective) Of a sickly yellowish hue or complexion.
Synonyms: sickly.
Usage: His face was sallow and shiny with sweat.
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Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
jump in (2)
If you jump in, you get involved in a situation as soon as you notice it.
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Word of the Day
Word of the Day: hawkish
This word has appeared in 191 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Wordsmith.org: Today's Word
exfoliate
exfoliate: To remove or shed dead cells, leaves, bark, etc.
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Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
run through
to quickly read something like a list or a speech in order to check the details or look for mistakes
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Word of the Day: dovish
This word has appeared in 23 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Wordsmith.org: Today's Word
agon
agon: A conflict, contest, or struggle.
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Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
Look out!
If someone is in immediate danger, you can warn them by shouting "Look out!".
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Word of the Day: brouhaha
This word has appeared in 26 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: coxswain
This word has appeared in three articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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pussophilist
noun: A cat lover.
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Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
butter up
to say nice things to someone before asking them to do something for you or to give you something
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Word of the Day
coincident
Definition: (adjective) Occurring or operating at the same time.
Synonyms: co-occurrent, concurrent, simultaneous.
Usage: "You will observe," said Holmes, laying down the volume, "that the sudden breaking up of the society was coincident with the disappearance of Openshaw from America with their papers."
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Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
wipe out (1)
If something is wiped out, it is completely destroyed.
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Word of the Day
fizzle
Definition: (verb) To fail or end weakly, especially after a hopeful beginning.
Synonyms: peter out, taper off.
Usage: The music just fizzled out—there was no proper ending to the concert.
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Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
get (3) | get to
to annoy or upset someone
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Idiom of the Day
carry (someone) off their feet
To completely overwhelm someone with enthusiasm, ardor, or passion. Watch the video
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Word of the Day
pagination
Definition: (noun) The system of numbering pages.
Synonyms: folio, paging.
Usage: The editions of Holy Writ are so numerous that he could hardly suppose that two copies would have the same pagination.
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Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
posh
high-class, stylish
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Idiom of the Day
be not short of a penny (or two)
To be exceptionally wealthy; to have no concerns regarding money. Watch the video
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Word of the Day
exhalation
Definition: (noun) The act of expelling air from the lungs.
Synonyms: breathing out, expiration.
Usage: He drew the first whiff of smoke deep into his lungs and expelled it in a long and lingering exhalation.
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Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
hustler (2)
a skilled player, esp. at pool or billiards, who cheats other players by pretending to be an average player and then challenging them to play for money
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Idiom of the Day
say again
Could you please repeat what you just said? Watch the video
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Idiom of the Day
be running on fumes
To be continuing to operate with no or very little enthusiasm, energy, or resources left. Watch the video
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