Word of the Day

Peroration (noun) per-uhr-ay-shun The concluding part of a speech, typically intended to inspire enthusiasm in the…

Orthoepy (adj) oor-fth-oh-epp-ee The correct or accepted pronunciation of words; the study of correct or accepted…

Eristic (adj) eh-rist-ik Of or characterised by debate or argument; (Of an argument or arguer) aiming at…

Charientism (noun) ka-ri-yent-izm A figure of speech wherein a taunting expression is softened by a jest;…

Bibliomane (noun) bib-li-oh-may-n A person with a passionate enthusiasm for collecting and possessing books. With my…

Hubris (noun) hoo-bris Excessive pride or self confidence. In Greek mythology hubris was the act…