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Intermediate+ Word of the Day: grip

A grip is a firm grasp or hold or the power of holding. Figuratively, grip is also an intellectual hold or emotional control over a situation, as well as effectiveness when dealing with it. Figuratively, it means…

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Intermediate+ Word of the Day: jerk

A jerk is any sudden movement like a twist, or an involuntary and sudden muscle movement. Colloquially, and mainly in the US, we call someone stupid or foolish a jerk. As a verb, to jerk means…

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Intermediate+ Word of the Day: light

In celebration of Hanukkah, today’s word is “light.” We think you will already know some of this word’s meanings, but did you know that it can mean ‘awareness or understanding’ or ‘trivial or entertaining?

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