Vocab from Orphan Train: Pusillanimous
Can you think of a synonym for pusillanimous? The Word Nerd explains this tongue-twister word.
Author: Julia Tomiak
I believe in the power of words to improve our lives, and I help people find interesting words to read. Member of SCBWI.
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