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Mar 2024
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Insipid

Danny Ballan
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Delve into the definition, usage, and curious etymology of the word "insipid." Spice up your vocabulary with this Word of the Day episode!

Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/beyond-bland-exploring-the-meaning-and-use-of-insipid/

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