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noun | a reference source containing words alphabetically arranged along with information about their forms, pronunciations, functions, and etymologies

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What is your favorite vocabulary word in a song? We’re partial to "Did you forget about me, Mr. DUPLICITY??” from “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette

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To 'fleece' someone means to take something, usually money, from that person in a dishonest way. The noun 'fleece' refers to the wool that covers a sheep. When you are 'fleeced,' you are stripped of something much in the way that fleece is shorn from a sheep.

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'Phlegm' was voted the Worst Word! (grabs hand sanitizer) It's time for the final category so let's make it count. What is the BEST WORD?

'Phlegm' was voted the Worst Word! 

(grabs hand sanitizer)

It's time for the final category so let's make it count. 

What is the BEST WORD?
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ICYMI: Author Gabrielle Zevin discusses her love of looking up words. If you can't watch today, please watch this "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow." youtube.com/watch?v=hZelDz…