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July 7, 2016

Word of the Day – Explicate

Explicate (verb) eks-plik-ayt Analyse and develop (an idea or principle) in detail. Also, and this is…

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July 6, 2016

Word of the Day – Knar

Knar (noun) (archaic) naa A knot or protuberance on a tree trunk or root. From…

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July 5, 2016

Word of the Day – Swingeing

Swingeing (adj) swin-jing Severe or extreme in size, amount, or effect. Usually used when talking about…

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July 4, 2016

Word of the Day – Levee

Levee (noun) lev-ee A quay or landing place (North America), or a embankment to stop…

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July 3, 2016

Word of the Day – Cruciverbalist

Cruciverbalist (noun) kroo-si-verb-uhl-ist A person who enjoys or is skilled at solving crosswords. Can also…

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July 2, 2016

Word of the Day – Overslaugh

Overslaugh (verb) (dated) oh-ver-slaw Chiefly North American, to pass someone over in favour of someone…

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July 1, 2016

Word of the Day – Munitionette

Munitionette (noun) (historic) mu-nish-on-et Chiefly British and now historical, munitionette was the name given to…

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June 30, 2016

Word of the Day – Pyknic

Pyknic (adj) pik-nik Relating to or denoting a stocky physique with a rounded body and head,…

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June 29, 2016

Word of the Day – Quidnunc

Quidnunc (noun) kwid-nunk An inquisitive and gossipy person. I absolutely adore this word's etymology: Early 18th…

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June 28, 2016

Word of the Day – Chanticleer

Chanticleer (noun) (literary) shant-ee-kli-er A name given to a rooster, especially in fairy tales. From…

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