If you are interested in learning more about our fascinating language, one word at a time, here's a great resource: Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day. It's courtesy of Peter Sokolowski, the editor at large at Merriam-Webster. Here, you can learn not just the basic information about words, like the part of speech and definition, but also information about their etymologies, and even anecdotes about their places in history. The words are sometimes commonplace (nectar, intestine), but they usually veer toward the more complex and sometimes arcane (ahimsa, bruit).
It's a great resource for anyone looking to improve their vocabulary. I especially recommend subscribing to the podcast.
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