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December 19, 2021

Word of the Day: Congenial

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Word of the Day : December 19, 2021

congenial \kun-JEEN-yul\ adjective

What It Means

Congenial means "pleasant, friendly, or suitable."

// The office is a congenial place to work.

// The tour guide was very congenial.

// The grapes thrive in the congenial climate.

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Aired December 19, 2021

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