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2021-11-02 09:19:05 Word of the Day
apogee

Definition: (noun) The farthest or highest point; the apex.
Synonyms: summit, height, peak, climax, pinnacle, zenith, acme.
Usage: It took many years for the industry to reach its apogee, but only a few more for it to become defunct.
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2021-11-02 09:07:46 Idiom of the Day
nice guy

A teenaged or adult male who is dependably friendly and compassionate, to the point of being seen as too boring, unchallenging, or uninspiring to be romantically involved with. Watch the video

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2021-11-01 11:21:49 IELTS Energy English Podcast
IELTS Energy 1104: Neeharika's Simple Plan for IELTS Overall 8

Get your estimated IELTS Band Score. Take the IELTS Quiz at https://www.allearsenglish.com/myscore
Today 3 Keys' student Neeharika tells you how she got overall 7.5 on General IELTS and increased that score to an overall 8 on Academic. Not only is she a joyful person, but she can help you feel joyful about your next IELTS Exam!

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2021-11-01 09:52:06 Word of the Day
Word of the Day: conflagration

This word has appeared in 70 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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2021-11-01 09:18:38 Word of the Day
muster

Definition: (verb) Gather or bring together.
Synonyms: rally, summon.
Usage: Mustering all her strength, she pulled hard on the oars.
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2021-10-28 13:47:38 Religion : NPR
Pittsburgh community remembers the 11 victims of a synagogue attack

Three years ago, a gunman opened fire during services at the Tree of Life Synagogue. Wednesday marked the anniversary of the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in U.S. history.
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2021-10-28 13:47:37 Religion : NPR
Biden's meeting with Pope Francis will be both official and deeply personal

https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2021/10/27/ap_21292017364783_wide-e06145123c59d69c5892586896b9dfa51f3c6d0c.jpg?s=600 Biden is the second Catholic U.S. president, and his faith is central in his public image. The pastor at a D.C. church where the president worships tells NPR that Biden has felt supported by Francis.

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