Word of the Day, June 24, 2023

June 24, 2023 [The Free Dictionary]( Word of the Day [phlegmatic]( [Discuss]( Definition: (adjective) Having or suggesting a calm, sluggish temperament; unemotional. Synonyms: [indifferent]( [cold]( [heavy]( [dull]( [stoical]( [bovine]( [apathetic]( [frigid]( [lymphatic]( [listless]( [impassive]( [stolid]( [unfeeling]( [undemonstrative]( Usage: No sign of astonishment appeared on Emil's phlegmatic face. Missing Idiom Contest The Free Dictionary has the largest collection of English idioms in the world. But we are always looking for more to add, and we want your help! Every so often we hear from users who have looked up an idiom on The Free Dictionary that it was not found in the database. Maybe it was some expression they heard at work, or some phrase they grew up hearing their grandmother say. If you know an idiom that isn't already defined on The Free Dictionary, [send it to us]( and you might win $150 USD. 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As the most heavily industrialized city of South Russia during the Russian Civil War, it became a bone of contention between what groups? [More...]( Daily Grammar Lesson Defining Inflection [Discuss]( Grammatical inflection is the way in which a word is changed or altered in form in order to achieve a new, specific meaning. Verbs are the most commonly inflected words, changing form to reflect grammatical tense, as well as mood, voice, aspect, person, and speech. Collectively, this is known as what? [More...]( This Day in History South Africa Wins the Rugby World Cup (1995) [Discuss]( In 1995, the recently unified nation of South Africa hosted the third Rugby World Cup. The first major event to be held in what had been dubbed "the Rainbow Nation," it is now remembered as one of the greatest moments in the country's sporting history. The dramatic victory of the South African team, supported by President Nelson Mandela, is seen as a major step in the reconciliation of white and black South Africans in the post-Apartheid era. What team did South Africa defeat in the final match? [More...]( Today's Birthday Ambrose Bierce (1842) [Discuss]( Author of humorous sketches, horror stories, and tales of the supernatural, Bierce was an American journalist, satirist, and short story writer. Among his best known works are the short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and The Devil's Dictionary, a volume of ironic definitions that showcase his sardonic outlook. In 1913, Bierce traveled to Mexico for a firsthand perspective on its ongoing revolution and disappeared without a trace. What are some theories about how he died? 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