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The word for today is… ambrosia (noun) - 1a: the food of the Greek and Roman gods b: the ointment or perfume of the gods 2: something extremely pleasing to taste or smell 3: a dessert made of oranges and shredded coconut Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Ambrosia literally means "immortality&
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… concede (verb) - transitive verb 1a(1): to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly (2): to relinquish grudgingly or hesitantly b: to accept as true, valid, or accurate 2: to grant as a right or privilege intransitive verb : to make concession : yield Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : After the
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… doldrums (plural noun) - 1: a spell of listlessness or despondency 2 often Doldrums oceanography : a part of the ocean near the equator abounding in calms (see calm entry 1 sense 1b), squalls, and light shifting winds 3: a state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… catalyst (noun) - 1: a person or thing that provokes or speeds significant change or action 2: a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible Source : Merriam-Webster
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