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July 12, 2018

Word of the Day – Lixiviate

Lixiviate (verb) (chemistry) (archaic) lik-siv-ee-ayt Separate (a substance) into soluble and insoluble constituents by the…

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July 11, 2018

Word of the Day – Contumelious

Contumelious (adj) (archaic) kon-too-mee-lee-us scornful and insulting; insolent. Late Middle English: from Old French contumelieus,…

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July 10, 2018

Word of the Day – Osculate

Osculate (verb) os-koo-layt (of a curve or surface) touch (another curve or surface) so as…

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July 9, 2018

Word of the Day – Musard

Musard (noun) (Obsolete) muz-aad a dreamer, a fool, an idler; a wretch From 14c French…

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July 8, 2018

Word of the Day – Polyadic

Polyadic (adj) pol-ee-ad-ik Involving three or more quantities, elements, or individuals. Early 20th century: from…

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July 7, 2018

Word of the Day – Amygdaloid

Amygdaloid (adj) am-ig-dal-oid Shaped like an almond. Late Middle English: via Latin from Greek amugdalē…

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July 6, 2018

Word of the Day – Bwana

Bwana (noun) b-waan-a (in Africa) a boss or master (often used as a title or…

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July 5, 2018

Word of the Day – Cation

Cation (noun) kat-ay-on A positively charged ion, i.e. one that would be attracted to the…

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July 4, 2018

Word of the Day – Adamantine

Adamantine (adj) ad-am-an-tai-n Unable to be broken (more…)

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July 3, 2018

Word of the Day – Ootheca

Ootheca (noun) o-eth-ee-ka The egg case of cockroaches, mantises, and related insects. Mid 19th century:…

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