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For centuries, poets have eulogized Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind, and his 'swete breeth' (in the words of Geoffrey Chaucer). Zephyrus, th
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              <p><strong>1 a :</strong> a breeze from the west</p>

<p><strong>b :</strong> a gentle breeze</p>

<p><strong>2 :</strong> any of various lightweight fabrics and articles of clothing</p>
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<p><strong>1 a</strong> [count] <strong>:</strong>  a kitchen tool like a spoon that has a usually thick handle and a deep bowl for taking something from a container</p>
<p>an ice-cream <em>scoop</em></p>
<p>a flour <em>scoop</em></p>
<p><strong>1 b</strong> [count] <strong>:</strong> something that is shaped like a bowl or bucket and used to pick up and move things</p>
<p>a backhoe with a large <em>scoop</em></p>
<p>the <em>scoop</em> of a shovel [=the part of a shovel that is like a bowl]</p>
<p><strong>1 c</strong> [count] <strong>:</strong> the amount of something that is held in a scoop</p>
<p>a <em>scoop</em> [=<em>scoopful</em>] of ice cream</p>
<p><strong>2</strong> [count] <strong>:</strong> a news story that is reported before other news reporters know about it</p>
<p>The story turned out to be the political <em>scoop</em> of the year.</p>
<p><strong>3</strong> <strong><em>the scoop</em></strong> <em>US</em>, <em>informal</em> <strong>:</strong> information about something that is currently important or happening or that is interesting to many people</p>
<p>Did you talk to him? What's <em>the scoop</em>? [=what did he say?; what is happening?]</p>
<p>She always knows <em>the scoop</em>.</p>
<p>Here's <em>the scoop</em> on how to clean leather.</p>
<p>I was with them when it happened, so I've got <strong><em>the inside scoop</em></strong>. [=information known only by a particular group of people]</p>
<p><strong>4</strong> [count] <strong>:</strong>  the act of picking up something with a quick, continuous motion <strong>:</strong> the act of scooping something</p>
<p>With one <em>scoop</em>, he gathered up all the clothes on the floor.</p>
<p>— <strong>scoopful</strong> /ˈskuːpˌfʊl/ <em>noun</em>, <em>plural</em> <strong>scoopfuls</strong> [count]</p>
<p>a <em>scoopful</em> [=<em>scoop</em>] of ice cream</p>
<p><em>scoopfuls</em> of dirt</p>
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<i>noun</i>: One having the characteristics of both an extrovert and an introvert.
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An ambivert is one who can be an extrovert or an introvert depending
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open and outgoing while being reserved in the presence of strangers.
Also, an ambivert can refer to someone who falls somewhere between the
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The origin of promulgate is a bit murky, or perhaps we should say 'milky.' It comes from Latin promulgatus, which in turn derives from pro-, meaning


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1 : to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim


2 a : to make known or public the terms of (a proposed law)


b : to put (a law or rule) into action or force

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Diminutive


Diminutive adj. Extremely small in size; tiny. A very small person or thing. “Although diminutive in stature, they were a formidable opponent;” “A diminutive report.”






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English Learner's Word of the Day: eyesore - Learner's Dictionary


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: an ugly object or building

The shack is a real eyesore.





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A.Word.A.Day --natch


A.Word.A.Day --natch

PRONUNCIATION:
(nach)




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adverb: Naturally; of course.











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For the more than 400 years that tenacious has been a part of the English language, it has adhered closely to its Latin antecedent: tenax, an adjecti


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1 a : not easily pulled apart : cohesive


b : tending to adhere or cling especially to another substance


2 : persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired


3 : retentive

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kinglet | Definition of kinglet in English by Oxford Dictionaries


"Definition of kinglet - a minor king., a very small warbler of a group that includes the goldcrest, having an orange or yellow crown."




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Ephemeral


Ephemeral adj.

1. Lasting for a markedly brief time: “The ephemeral nature of fashion trends.”

2. Living or lasting only for a day, as with certain plants or insects.






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English Learner's Word of the Day: myriad - Learner's Dictionary


somewhat formal

: very many

The old system's problems were myriad.

— usually used before a noun

myriad problems

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noun: use of physical or mental energy; hard work

noun: concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

verb: work hard

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A.Word.A.Day --prissy

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adjective: Overly prim and precise so as to appear prudish or finicky.






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spumone
a creamy Italian ice cream , made in sections of different colouring , usually containing candied fruit and nuts








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There's a glitch in the etymology of glitch—the origins of the word are not known for sure, though it may derive from the Yiddish glitsh, meaning 'sl


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1 a : a usually minor malfunction; also : an unexpected defect, fault, flaw, or imperfection


b : a minor problem that causes a temporary setback : snag


2 : a false or spurious electronic signal

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bolshie | Definition of bolshie in English by Oxford Dictionaries


"Definition of bolshie - (of a person or attitude) deliberately combative or uncooperative"




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Capricious


Capricious adj.  Characterized by or subject to whim; impulsive and unpredictable. “He’s such a capricious boss I never know how he’ll react.”






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English Learner's Word of the Day: casserole - Learner's Dictionary


1 : food (such as meat, noodles, and vegetables) baked together and served in a deep dish

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a seafood casserole

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I made tuna casserole for dinner.

2 [count] : a deep dish used for baking

meat and noodles served in a casserole

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A.Word.A.Day --cremains

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noun: Ashes remaining after cremation of a body.






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a gregarious burrowing hystricomorph rodent , Lagostomus maximus , of southern South America, similar to but larger than the chinchillas : family Chinchillidae








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cantle | Definition of cantle in English by Oxford Dictionaries


"Definition of cantle - the raised curved part at the back of a horse's saddle."




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Gregarious


Gregarious adj.

1. Seeking and enjoying the company of others; sociable. “She is a gregarious, outgoing person.”






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English Learner's Word of the Day: rehabilitate - Learner's Dictionary


1 : to bring (someone or something) back to a normal, healthy condition after an illness, injury, drug problem, etc.

[+ object]

The clinic rehabilitates drug addicts.

He's still rehabilitating the knee he injured last summer.

They try to rehabilitate horses that have suffered injuries.

[no object]

She's still rehabilitating [=recovering ] from her ankle injury.

2 [+ object] : to teach (a criminal in prison) to live a normal and productive life

The program is intended to rehabilitate criminals.

3 [+ object] : to bring (someone or something) back to a good condition : RESTORE

The country has rehabilitated its image since the war.

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verb: sew on as a decoration

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A.Word.A.Day --meeple


A.Word.A.Day --meeple

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noun: A game piece shaped in a stylized human form.






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horiatiki
a traditional Greek salad consisting of tomatoes , cucumber , onion , olives , and feta cheese