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Word of the Day

September 13, 2021

Word of the Day – Exoglossic

Exoglossic (adj) ek-so-glo-sik Denoting or relating to a non-indigenous language that is used as an…

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September 12, 2021

Word of the Day – Wastrel

Wastrel (noun) way-st-rel A wasteful or good-for-nothing person. Late 16th century (denoting a strip of…

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September 11, 2021

Word of the Day – Thither

Thither (adverb) th-ith-er (archaic) To or towards that place. Old English thider, alteration (by association…

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September 10, 2021

Word of the Day – Hippiatric

Hippiatric (adj) hip-ee-at-rik (historic) Of, relating to, or concerning the medical treatment of horses. Late…

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September 9, 2021

Word of the Day – Ekdam

Ekdam (adj) ek-dam Completely; totally From Hindi ek ‘one’ + Urdu dam ‘breath’. (more…)

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September 8, 2021

Word of the Day – Repmobile

Repmobile (noun) rep-mo-beel (informal) (derogatory) A mid-range saloon car, typically used as a company car.…

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Discussion and Recommendations

September 7, 2021

5 Books Set During the London Blitz

On Sept. 7, 1940, the German air force began its blitz on London during World…

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September 6, 2021

Word of the Day – Portentous

Portentous (adj) por-ten-tus Of or like a portent; of momentous significance. / Done in a…

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September 5, 2021

Word of the Day – Xoanon

Xoanon (noun) zo-an-on (in ancient Greece) a primitive wooden image of a deity. Early 18th…

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September 4, 2021

Word of the Day – Burnish

Burnish (verb) ber-nish Polish (something, especially metal) by rubbing./ Hone or perfect (a skill or…

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