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October 30, 2021

Word of the Day – Zoetrope

Zoetrope (noun) zo-ee-tro-p A 19th-century optical toy consisting of a cylinder with a series of…

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October 29, 2021

Word of the Day – Paralipomena

Paralipomena (noun) pa-ra-li-po-me-na (formal) Things omitted from a work and added as a supplement. Late…

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October 28, 2021

Word of the Day – Pinkle

Pinkle (also pingle) (verb) (British dialect) pin-kl To exert oneself, work hard or laboriously; to…

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October 27, 2021

Word of the Day – Intractable

Intractable (adj) in-trak-ta-bl Hard to control or deal with. / (of a person) difficult or…

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October 26, 2021

Word of the Day – Prebuttal

Prebuttal (adj) pree-but-al a response formulated in anticipation of a criticism; a pre-emptive rebuttal. 1990s…

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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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