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📘 Word of the Day

Belligerent
/bəˈlɪdʒərənt/

Hostile and aggressive.

Reticent
/ˈrɛtɪsənt/

Not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily; reserved or habitually silent.

Obsequious
/əbˈsiːkwiəs/

Excessively eager to please or obey someone important; overly submissive or flattering.

Acrimonious
/ˌækrɪˈməʊniəs/

Angry and bitter in tone, especially in speech or debate.

Sanguine
/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult or challenging situation.

Juxtapose
/ˈdʒʌkstəˌpəʊz/

To place two or more things side by side, especially to highlight contrast or create an effect.

Esoteric
/ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest.

Ephemeral
/ɪˈfɛmərəl/

Lasting for a very short time; fleeting or momentary.

Abstruse
/əbˈstruːs/

Difficult to understand; obscure or overly complex in meaning.

Disconsolate
/dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

Without comfort; deeply unhappy or unable to be consoled.

🧠 Idiom of the Day

Throw caution to the wind

Meaning: To take a risk and act without worrying about the consequences.

Example: “They threw caution to the wind and invested all their savings in the startup.”

The tip of the iceberg

Meaning: A small, visible part of a much larger problem or issue.

Example: “The recent data leak was just the tip of the iceberg—more security flaws were later discovered.”

On cloud nine

Meaning: Extremely happy or joyful.

Example: “She’s been on cloud nine ever since she got the job offer from her dream company.”

Pull someone’s leg

Meaning: To tease or joke with someone in a playful way.

Example: “Relax, I’m just pulling your leg—of course you didn’t miss the exam!”

Kick the bucket

Meaning: A humorous or informal way to say someone has died.

Example: “The old man finally kicked the bucket at the age of 98, surrounded by his family.”

In hot water

Meaning: To be in trouble or facing difficulties, especially for doing something wrong.

Example: “He’s in hot water with his boss for missing the meeting without notice.”

Hit the sack

Meaning: To go to bed or go to sleep.

Example: “I’m exhausted—time to hit the sack and get some rest.”

Barking up the wrong tree

Meaning: To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action; to make a wrong assumption.

Example: “If you think I’m the one who broke the vase, you’re barking up the wrong tree.”

Costs an arm and a leg

Meaning: Very expensive; costing a lot of money.

Example: “That designer handbag costs an arm and a leg, but she bought it anyway.”

Throw in the towel

Meaning: To give up or admit defeat.

Example: “After several failed attempts, she finally threw in the towel and hired a professional.”

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