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May 24, 2017

Word of the Day – Inglenook

Inglenook (noun) In-gel-nuk A space on either side of a large fireplace. Originally from Scottish.…

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May 23, 2017

Word of the Day – Defenestrate

Defenestrate (verb) (rare) dee-fen-u-stray-t To throw someone/something out of a window. First used in the…

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May 22, 2017

Word of the Day – Diaphanous

Diaphanous (adj) dai-af-on-us (especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent. Early 17th century: from medieval…

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May 21, 2017

Word of the Day – Susurrus

Susurrus (noun) (literary) Su-sur-us Whispering, murmuring, or rustling. from Latin susurrare ‘to murmur, hum’, from…

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May 20, 2017

Word of the Day – Suffrage

Suffrage (noun) suf-ridj The right to vote in political elections. From Latin suffragium, reinforced by…

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May 19, 2017

Word of the Day – Harbinger

Harbinger (noun) har-bin-jer A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.…

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May 18, 2017

Word of the Day – Penumbra

Penumbra (noun) pen-um-bra A half shadow. The partially shaded outer region of the shadow cast…

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May 17, 2017

Word of the Day – Argute

Argute (adj) ar-goot Characterised by shrewdness. Shrewd. Late 16th century: from Latin argutus ‘made clear,…

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May 16, 2017

Word of the Day – Apricity

Apricity (noun) (obs) ap-ris-it-ee The warmth of the sun on a cold winter's day. Obsolete,…

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May 15, 2017

Word of the Day – Crapulent

Crapulent (adj) (literary) crap-yu-lent Relating to the drinking of alcohol or drunkenness. Mid 17th century:…

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