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Every letter page covers positive, negative, and neutral words in one place, with filters to narrow it down.

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Word of the day

Jocund

Positive 2 syllables

Cheerful and lighthearted, in an old-fashioned sense.

“Her jocund mood was infectious even on a rainy Monday.”

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