Today's word is ''panacea”. This is a noun which means a remedy to cure all diseases or a solution for all difficulties. For example, you can say, “Solar power is a promising alternative energy source; however, it's not a panacea. There are advantages and disadvantages to solar energy.”

Today's word is ''obesity". This is a noun which means excessive fatness. For example, you can say, “During the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States; about two-thirds of American adults were considered overweight in 2006."

Today's word is ''nuance". This is a noun which means a subtle degree of difference in meaning and expression. For example, you can say, “To truly understand the nuances between synonyms, you often have to see how those similar words are used in various situations."

Today's word is ''misogynistic”. This is an adjective which means prejudiced against women. For example, you can say, “In the U.S., misogynistic comments in work environments are not tolerated; such comments can be viewed as sexual harassment.”

Today's word is ''bargain”. This is both a noun and a verb. As a verb, it means to negotiate terms such as prices in a sales transaction. For example, you can say, “My sister loves to shop; she enjoys bargaining with shop owners to get the best price she can.”

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