Words Worth Saying
di Burk
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Ep. 100 - Limerence: When a Crush Becomes an Obsession
Ep. 100 - Limerence: When a Crush Becomes an Obsession
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Welcome to Words Worth Saying—your go-to podcast for leveling up your vocabulary in a fun and easy way! Every day, we break down one cool, unusual English word. You’ll learn what it means, where it comes from, how to use it in your day-to-day life, and even how it’s popped up in movies, books, or songs.
Think of it as your daily cheat sheet for speaking with more confidence and style. Tune in and discover words that are absolutely worth saying!
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- Ep. 100 - Limerence: When a Crush Becomes an Obsession · 3 minEver had a crush that completely took over your thoughts? In this episode of Words Worth Saying, we explore the word limerence, a fascinating term that describes intense romantic…
- Ep. 99 - Abashed: Embarrassed, Disconcerted, or Ashamed · 3 minEver felt embarrassed and ashamed at the same time? That’s exactly what abashed captures. In today’s episode of Words Worth Saying, we break down this expressive word, explore…
- Ep. 98 - Dawdle: Waste time · 2 minIn today’s episode of Words Worth Saying, we explore the word dawdle—a term for moving too slowly, wasting time, or lingering unnecessarily. Where did this word come from? How…
- Ep. 97 - Objurgate: Rebuke severely · 2 minToday on Words Worth Saying, we explore the word objurgate—a powerful way to describe sharp and severe scolding. Learn how to use it in everyday conversation, uncover its Latin…
- Ep. 96 - Rebuke: Express sharp disapproval or criticism · 3 minToday on Words Worth Saying, we explore the word rebuke—a powerful way to describe strong criticism or reprimand. Learn how to use it in everyday conversation, uncover its Old…
- Ep. 91-95 Recap: Coveted, Plethora, Boisterous, Guffaw, Brazen · 3 minIn this special recap episode of Words Worth Saying, we review five powerful words—coveted, plethora, boisterous, guffaw, and brazen. Learn their meanings, origins, and how to…
- Ep. 95 - Brazen: Bold and without shame · 3 minToday on Words Worth Saying, we explore the word brazen—a powerful way to describe bold, shameless, and fearless behavior. Learn how to use it in everyday conversation, uncover…
- Ep. 94 - Guffaw: A loud and boisterous laugh · 2 minToday on Words Worth Saying, we explore the word guffaw—a bold and boisterous way to describe loud, unrestrained laughter. Learn how to use it in everyday conversation, uncover…
- Ep. 93 - Boisterous: noisy, energetic, and cheerful · 3 minToday on Words Worth Saying, we explore the word boisterous—a perfect way to describe high-energy people, rowdy gatherings, or even wild weather. Learn how to use it in everyday…
- Ep. 92 - Plethora: A large or excessive amount of something · 3 minToday on Words Worth Saying, we explore the word plethora—a fancy way to describe an abundance of something. Learn how to use it in everyday conversation, uncover its Greek…
- Ep. 91 - Coveted: Greatly Desired or Envied · 3 minIn today’s episode of Words Worth Saying, we explore the word coveted—a term used to describe something highly desired, admired, or sought after. Learn how to use it in everyday…
- Ep. 86-90 Recap: Litany, Rook, Predicament, Sulk, Vacuous · 2 minIn this special review episode of Words Worth Saying, we revisit five words from the past week—litany, rook, predicament, sulk, and vacuous. Learn their meanings, origins, and…
- Ep. 90 - Vacuous: Lacking Substance · 2 minIn this episode of Words Worth Saying, we explore the word vacuous—a sharp, expressive way to describe something lacking thought, intelligence, or substance. Learn how to use it…
- Ep. 89 - Sulk: be silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment · 2 minIn today's episode of Words Worth Saying, we're exploring the word sulk. It’s more than just feeling upset—it’s showing that discontent in a way the world can’t miss. We’ll break…
- Ep. 88 - Predicament: a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation · 3 minIn this episode of Words Worth Saying, we explore the word predicament—a tricky situation where every choice has a downside. Learn how to use it in everyday conversations…
- Ep. 87 - Rook: defraud, overcharge, or swindle (someone) · 2 minIn today’s episode of Words Worth Saying, we explore the word rook—not just a chess piece, but a term for being cheated or swindled. Discover its fascinating origins, hear…
- Ep. 86 - Litany: A repetitive list of complaints or requests · 2 minIn today’s episode of Words Worth Saying, we explore the word litany—its origins, meanings, and how to use it effectively in everyday conversation. From ancient prayers to modern…
- Ep. 81-85 Recap: Orthogonal, Myopic, Capitulate, Portmanteau, Rebarbative · 2 minIn this special recap episode of Words Worth Saying, we revisit the words from our last five episodes: orthogonal, myopic, capitulate, portmanteau, and rebarbative. Discover…
- Ep. 85 - Rebarbative: Describing the Unpleasant · 2 minIn today’s episode of Words Worth Saying, we explore the word rebarbative—a term for describing the unattractive, off-putting, and harsh qualities we encounter in life. Learn its…
- Ep. 84 - Portmanteau: When Two Words Become One · 3 minIn this episode of Words Worth Saying, we unpack the word portmanteau—a blend of two words into one. Learn how to use it in everyday conversations, discover its origins from…
