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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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May 14, 2017

Word of the Day – Hugger-Mugger

Hugger-Mugger (adj) hu-ga-mu-ga Secret, clandestine. Alternate definition, confused, disorderly. Early 16th century: probably related to…

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May 13, 2017

Word of the Day – Dandiprat

Dandiprat (noun) (archaic) dan-dee-prat A young or insignificant person. Early 16th century (denoting a coin…

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May 12, 2017

Word of the Day – Stoic

Stoic (noun) stow-ik A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings…

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May 11, 2017

Word of the Day – Psilanthropism

Psilanthropism (noun) sil-an-throp-izm The doctrine or belief that Jesus was a mere man. Earliest use…

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May 10, 2017

Word of the Day – Assuage

Assuage (verb) ass-wage Soothe, make an unpleasant feeling less intense. Satisfy a desire for. Middle…

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May 9, 2017

Word of the Day – Shindig

Shindig (noun) shin-dig A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something. First documented in the…

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