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Word of the Day

  • Dilapidated  

    Adjective | dih-lap-i-dey-tid

    reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay, as from age, wear, or neglect

  • Evergreen  

    Adjective | ev-er-green

    retaining its relevance, popularity, usefulness, etc.; enduring

  • Kowtow  

    Verb | kou-tou

    to touch the forehead to the ground while kneeling, as an act of worship, reverence, apology, etc., especially in former Chinese custom.

  • Haggard  

    Adjective | hag-erd

    having a gaunt, wasted, or exhausted appearance, as from prolonged suffering, exertion, or anxiety

  • Reiterate  

    Verb | ree-it-uh-reyt

    to say or do again or repeatedly; repeat, often excessively

  • Gingerly  

    Adverb | jin-jer-lee

    with great care or caution; warily

  • Lackluster  

    Adjective | lak-luhs-ter

    lacking brilliance or radiance; dull

  • Belated  

    Adjective | bih-ley-tid

    coming or being after the customary, useful, or expected time

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