Wednesday, April 30, 2025

"Amaranthine" Never Fades

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Amaranthine means "everlasting," connected to the mythical amaranth flower that never wilts. With Greek roots, this word symbolizes something unfading — you know, like your ongoing quest to learn new vocabulary!

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April 30, 2025

amaranthine

[ am-uh-ran-thin ] adjective

unfading or everlasting

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Seize the Day and "Usurp"

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To usurp is to take power by force, whether it's a throne, a title, or the last slice of cake. From Latin, this word has been stirring up drama for centuries — just ask history's boldest rulers!

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April 29, 2025

usurp

[ yoo-surp ] verb

to seize and hold (a position or power) by force

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