Word of the Day

Word of the Day

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Word of the Day episodes

  • Episode 107 - Adroit + Maladroit

    "Remember that people take more interest in their own affairs than in anything else which you can name. ... Therefore, having furnished this topic, you need only listen; and you are sure to be thought, not only agreeable, but thoroughly sensible and well-informed." 

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    18 min
  • Episode 106 - Banal

    If you are tired of this podcast, you are tired of life. 

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    17 min
  • Episode 105 - Qualms + Compunction

    Be sure to stop by the Compunction Junction to pick up a new mattress (and a clean conscience!) as soon as it opens. 

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    21 min
  • Episode 104 - Commandeer

    Commandeering: because sometimes, someone's gotta take charge. 

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    18 min
  • Episode 103 - Extricate

    In which we introduce the Aw Man, Can't Make It This Time app. 

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    16 min
  • Episode 102 - Ingratiate: A Conversation

    Here is the La La Land video referenced. To avoid spoilers, a) don't watch it, and b) skip the 1:00 - 1:45 section of the episode. 

    La La Land Argument Scene Reimagined 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrr2FmWZiF0 

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    16 min
  • Episode 101 - Brooding

    Brooding: the adult version of sulking. 
    Rosalind Moran article quoted: 
    https://www.sfwa.org/2016/11/11/brood-thought-enduring-appeal-moody-male-lead/

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    17 min
  • Episode 100 - Desuetude

    Our 100th episode, whee! Thank you so much for listening. :-) 

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    12 min
  • Episode 99 - Supercilious

    A great way to describe people who like to keep the distinctions of rank preserved. 

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    13 min
  • Episode 98 - Homey

    There's no word like this for the holidays. 

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    13 min

About Word of the Day

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In this podcast, we highlight fun but underused words, explain their usage and origin, provide real-life conversational examples for each, and generally have a good time.