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September 17, 2016

Word of the Day – Comminatory

Comminatory (adj) kom-in-at-ree Threatening, punitive, or vengeful. Origin: From early 16th century: from medieval Latin…

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September 16, 2016

Word of the Day – Defray

Defray (verb) dif-rey Provide money to pay (a cost or expense). A lovely sounding word that…

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September 15, 2016

Word of the Day – Juxtapose

Juxtapose (verb) juks-ta-poe-s To place close together, especially for comparison or for contrasting effect. From…

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September 14, 2016

Word of the Day – Deterge

Deterge (verb) di-tur-j To cleanse thoroughly. To wash or wipe off thoroughly (especially in regards to…

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September 13, 2016

Word of the Day – Splendiferous

Splendiferous (adj) splend-iff-uh-rus Informal, humorous: Splendid. A typically extra splendid word straight from the pen of the…

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September 12, 2016

Word of the Day – Moppet

Moppet (noun) mop-it A small, endearingly sweet child. From the obsolete 'moppe', a baby or…

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September 11, 2016

Word of the Day – Chad

Chad (noun) ch-ad A piece of waste material removed from card or tape by punching. I…

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September 10, 2016

Word of the Day – Deasil

Deasil (adverb) des-uhl In the direction of the sun’s apparent course, considered as lucky; clockwise. A…

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September 9, 2016

Word of the Day – Wittol

Wittol (noun) wit-uhl A man who is aware and tolerant of his wife’s infidelity; an acquiescent…

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September 8, 2016

Word of the Day – Pother

Pother (noun) poth-uh A commotion or fuss. Confused or fidgety flurry of activity : commotion: agitated…

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