Word of the Day

Astrometry (noun) as-trom-et-ree The measurement of the positions, motions, and magnitudes of stars. (more…)

Antiquarian (adj) an-tik-wer-ee-an Relating to or dealing in antiques or rare books. Early 17th century:…

Stridulate (verb) strid-oo-layt (of an insect, especially a male cricket or grasshopper) make a shrill…

Scabrous (adj) skab-rus Rough and covered with, or as if with, scabs./Unpleasant unattractive. Indecent; salacious.…

Mythomane (noun) mith-o-mayn A mythomaniac, someone obsessed with mythology. 1950s; earliest use found in Encounter.…

Arenicolous (adj) a-ren-ik-u-lus living, burrowing, or growing in sand Latin arena + English -i- +…

Garland (noun) gaa-land A wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung…

Trepidation (noun) trep-id-ay-shun A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen. Late…

Perusal (noun) per-oo-zul The action of reading or examining something. Late 15th century (in the…