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October 11, 2017

Word of the Day – Ochlophobia

Ochlophobia (noun) ok-luh-fow-bee-a An extreme or irrational fear of crowds. (more…)

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October 10, 2017

Word of the Day – Objurgate

Objurgate (verb) ob-juh-gayt Severely rebuke, scold. Early 17th century: from Latin objurgat- ‘chided, rebuked’, from…

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October 9, 2017

Word of the Day – Patrin

Patrin (noun) pat-rin A marker made from leaves and twigs left by gypsies to indicate…

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October 8, 2017

Word of the Day – Amendment

Amendment (noun) a-mend-ment A minor change or addition design to improve a piece of text…

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October 7, 2017

Word of the Day – Paramour

Paramour (noun) pa-ra-moor A lover, especially the illicit partner of a married woman. Middle English:…

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October 6, 2017

Word of the Day – Zeitgeist

Zeitgeist (noun) zait-gaist The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as…

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October 5, 2017

Word of the Day – Verisimilitude

Verisimilitude (noun) ve-ris-im-il-i-tood The appearance of being true and real. Early 17th century: from Latin…

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October 4, 2017

Word of the Day – Fiacre

Fiacre (noun) (historical) fee-ark-re A small four-wheeled carriage for public hire. Late 17th century: from…

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October 3, 2017

Word of the Day – Decadal

Decadal (adj) dek-uh-dal In 10 yearly cycles. Relating to decades. (more…)

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October 2, 2017

Word of the Day – Octothorp

Octothorp (noun) ok-to-thawp Another term for the symbol # (the hash sign or pound sign).…

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