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October 25, 2021

Word of the Day – Sepulchral

Sepulchral (adj) sep-ul-kral Relating to a tomb or interment. / Gloomy; dismal. Early 17th century…

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October 24, 2021

Word of the Day – Dapper

Dapper (adj) dap-er Neat and trim in dress and appearance (typically used of a man)…

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October 23, 2021

Word of the Day – Insinuendo

Insinuendo (noun) in-sin-yu-en-do (informal) (humorous) another term for insinuation. Late 19th century blend of insinuation…

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October 22, 2021

Word of the Day – Crepitate

Crepitate (verb) ped-a-goj-ik-al Make a crackling sound. Early 17th century (in the sense ‘break wind’):…

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October 21, 2021

Word of the Day – Ambrosia

Ambrosia (noun) am-bro-see-a The food of the gods./ something delicious tasting Mid 16th century via…

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October 20, 2021

Word of the Day – Picrate

Picrate (noun) pik-rayt (chemistry) A salt or ester of picric acid. (more…)

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October 19, 2021

Word of the Day – Pyrrhic

Pyrrhic (adj) pir-ik (of a victory) won at too great a cost to have been…

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October 18, 2021

Word of the Day – Nudibranch

Nudibranch (noun) nu-di-brank (Zoology) A shell-less marine mollusc of the order Nudibranchia; a sea slug.…

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October 17, 2021

Word of the Day – Alpargata

Alpargata (noun) al-par-ga-ta A light canvas shoe with a plaited fibre sole; an espadrille. Early…

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October 16, 2021

Word of the Day – Massif

Massif (noun) mas-if A compact group of mountains. Early 16th century (denoting a large building):…

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