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I can’t remember where I stumbled across A.Word.A.Day, but I enjoy getting the daily notification in my email.

Talk about a quick vocabulary builder! It only takes a minute to read the day’s selection, pronunciation, meaning, etymology, and usage.

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It’s convenient and easy, so I wanted to share with my blogger friends.

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Today’s Word: FOOFARAW

PRONUNCIATION: (FOO-fuh-raw)

MEANING: noun:
1. Excessive or unnecessary ornamentation.
2. Fuss; commotion.

You can continue reading the etymology and usage of today’s word here:

http://wordsmith.org/words/today.html

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