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December 17, 2019

Word of the Day – Gawk

Gawk (verb) gaw-k Stare openly and stupidly. Late 17th century (as a noun): perhaps related…

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December 16, 2019

Word of the Day – Prolabium

Prolabium (noun) prol-ab-ee-um The most prominent part of the lip. Late 17th century; earliest use…

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December 15, 2019

Word of the Day – Inchoate

Inchoate (adj) in-ko-ayt Just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary. Confused or…

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December 14, 2019

Word of the Day – Bricolage

Bricolage (noun) bri-ko-laaj (in art or literature) construction or creation from a diverse range of…

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December 13, 2019

Word of the Day – Palanquin

Palanquin (noun) pa-lan-keen (in India and the East) a covered seat for one passenger, consisting…

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December 12, 2019

Word of the Day – Tantivy

Tantivy (noun) (archaic) tan-tiv-ee A rapid gallop or ride. Mid 17th century probably imitative of…

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December 11, 2019

Word of the Day – Casita

Casita (noun) (US En) ka-see-ta A small house or other building, especially a wooden cabin.…

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December 10, 2019

Word of the Day – Predicate

Predicate (noun) pre-di-kat (grammmar) The part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and…

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December 9, 2019

Word of the Day – Qila

Qila (noun) ki-la (Indian) A fort or fortress. Urdu qīla. (more…)

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December 8, 2019

Word of the Day – Engirdle

Engirdle (verb) en-gur-dl (literary) Surround; encircle. (more…)

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