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March 27, 2019

Word of the Day – Antrum

Antrum (noun) an-trum A natural chamber or cavity in a bone or other anatomical structure.…

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March 26, 2019

Word of the Day – Happenstance

Happenstance (noun) (north American) hap-en-st-ans Coincidence Late 19th century: blend of happen and circumstance. (more…)

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March 25, 2019

Word of the Day – Chide

Chide (verb) ch-aid Scold or rebuke Old English cīdan, of unknown origin. (more…)

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March 24, 2019

Word of the Day – Shambles

Shambles (noun) ped-a-goj-ik-al A state of total disorder. A butcher's slaughterhouse (archaic except in place…

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March 23, 2019

Word of the Day – Bereft

Bereft (adj) ber-eft Deprived of or lacking (something) (of a person) sad and lonely, especially…

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March 22, 2019

Word of the Day – Cogitate

Cogitate (adj) koj-i-tayt Think deeply about something; meditate or reflect. Late 16th century: from Latin…

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March 21, 2019

Word of the Day – Careen

Careen (verb) ka-reen (of a ship) tilt; lean over. Move swiftly and in an uncontrolled…

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March 20, 2019

Word of the Day – Jotun

Jotun (noun) jo-tun (Scandinavian Mythology)A member of the race of giants, enemies of the gods.…

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March 19, 2019

Word of the Day – Lacet

Lacet (noun) la-set A flat braided tape; especially a braid used to form designs on…

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March 18, 2019

Word of the Day – Clairaudience

Clairaudience (noun) kler-aw-dee-uns The supposed faculty of perceiving, as if by hearing, what is inaudible.…

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