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May 22, 2018

Word of the Day – Concubine

Concubine (noun) kon-koo-by-n (in polygamous societies) a woman who lives with a man but has…

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May 21, 2018

Word of the Day – Atelier

Atelier (noun) a-tel-ee-a A workshop or studio, especially one used by an artist or designer.…

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May 20, 2018

Word of the Day – Blandishment

Blandishment (noun) blan-dish-ment A flattering or pleasing statement or action used as a means of…

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May 19, 2018

Word of the Day – Palomino

Palomino (noun) pa-lo-mee-no A pale golden or tan-coloured horse or pony with a white mane…

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May 18, 2018

Word of the Day – Accede

Accede (verb) ak-seed Agree to a demand, request, or treaty. / Assume an office or…

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May 17, 2018

Word of the Day – Pungent

Pungent (adj) pun-junt Having a sharply strong taste or smell. Late 16th century (in the…

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May 16, 2018

Word of the Day – Salacity

Salacity (noun) (dated) sal-a-sit-ee The expression of undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters; Overly…

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May 15, 2018

Word of the Day – Effulgent

Effulgent (adj) ef-ul-jent Shining brightly; radiant. / (of a person or their expression) emanating joy…

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May 14, 2018

Word of the Day – Ranarium

Ranarium (noun) ran-er-ee-um A place for keeping and breeding frogs. Early 19th century; earliest use…

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May 13, 2018

Word of the Day – Aver

Aver (verb) a-vur State or assert to be the case. Late Middle English (in the…

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