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  1. Issue · Oct 1, 2026

    Word of the Day: SOLUBLE (opens the original)

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    soluble (adj) - able to be dissolved completely in a solvent; capable of being resolved or determined [sol-yuh-buhl]BREAKDOWN: SOLU- (to loosen or release) + -ABLE (able to be)insoluble means unable to dissolve in a liquid; impossible or unresolvablesolubility is the maximum amount of a solute that can dissolve in a specific amount of a solvent at a given temperature and pressureSee also: absolve</strong

  2. Issue · Sep 30, 2026

    Word of the Day: MEANDER (opens the original)

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    meander (verb) - to walk slowly; to wander or wind aimlessly [mee-an-der]meander as a noun describes a big, looping bend or curve in a river or an aimless journeymeandrous means winding or ramblingBREAKDOWN: The word meander is a toponym picturesquely referencing a river in Turkey. The Menderes River, formerly called Maiandros, is well-known for its winding, twisting loops. Over time, the word came to describe any winding, wandering path and picked up a connotation for unplanned motion.

  3. Issue · Sep 29, 2026

    Word of the Day: ACCORD (opens the original)

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    accord (noun) - agreement or concurrence of opinion, will, or action; harmony [uh-kawrd]BREAKDOWN: A- (toward) + CORD- (heart)accord as a verb means to agree or concuraccordance also means agreement or harmonyaccordant means compatible or consistentSee also: cordial“The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before

  4. Issue · Sep 28, 2026

    Word of the Day: PRODIGIOUS (opens the original)

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    prodigious (adj) - extraordinary in size, extent, or ability; huge or colossal; wonderful or marvelous [pruh-dij-uhs]BREAKDOWN: PRO[D]- (forth) + IG- (drive) + -OUS (full of)a prodigy is someone extremely talented, especially as a child; something wonderful or marvelous; an omen or prophetic signSee also: ambiguous, mitigate, <a

  5. Issue · Sep 27, 2026

    R2W WEEKLY QUIZ: September 27 (opens the original)

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    Buenos días, word lovers! How much of the English language did you unlock this week? Answer the following questions and review the answers on your own or with a friend, teacher, or tutor.WORD MATCHMatch each number of each word to the matching phrase. One word has no matching phrase.1. implement | 2. purloin | 3. sinecure | 4. scrutiny | 5. attenuate | 6. conundrum_______ Inspection or investigation_______ To pilfer or pinch_______ To diminish or dissipate_______ Problem or puzzle_______ Gravy t

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