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January 13, 2022

Word of the Day: Meritorious

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Word of the Day : January 13, 2022

meritorious \mair-uh-TOR-ee-us\ adjective

What It Means

Meritorious means "deserving of honor or esteem."

// At the gathering, the company's president expressed his gratitude to employees for their meritorious service.

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Aired January 13, 2022

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