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March 14, 2016

Word of the Day – Fatidic

Fatidic (adj) fat-id-ik Having a prophetic quality. Related to fate. From Latin fatum, fate. Not…

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March 13, 2016

Word of the Day – Adscititious

Adscititious (adj) Adz-it-i-shus An addition or supplement, not integral. Chosen just because it's new to…

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March 12, 2016

Word of the Day – Cacophony

Cacophony (noun) ka-koff-on-ee A harsh, unmelodic clash of sounds. For a word that describes an…

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March 11, 2016

Word of the Day – Dilettante

Dilettante (noun) dili-tan-tee A person who cultivates an interest in something, such as the arts,…

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March 10, 2016

Word of the Day – Promulgate

Promulgate (verb) prom-uhl-gayte Promote or make widely known (an idea or cause). Put (a law or…

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March 9, 2016

Word of the Day – Pusillanimous

Pusillanimous (adj) pu-sil-an-im-ous Lacking courage or determination; overly timid. I may be the only one…

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March 8, 2016

Word of the Day – Esoteric

Esoteric (adj) ee-soh-tehr-ik Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of…

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March 7, 2016

Word of the Day – Parochial

Parochial (adj) per-oh-kiyal Having a limited or narrow outlook or scope. Also; relating to the church.…

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March 6, 2016

Word of the Day – Chauvinist

Chauvinist (noun) show-vin-ist A person who displays aggressive or exaggerated patriotism. Also, someone who shows…

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March 5, 2016

Word of the Day – Probity

Probity (noun) Pro-bit-ee The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency. From Latin…

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