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March 30, 2016

Word of the Day – Salubrious

Salubrious (adj) sal-u-bree-us Health-giving, or healthy (of a person), clean, not run down (of a…

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March 29, 2016

Word of the Day – Gongoozler

Gongoozler (noun) gon-goo-z-lah An idle spectator. Specifically one who stands on a bridge and idly watches…

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March 28, 2016

Word of the Day – Rubricate

Rubricate (v) roo-brik-ayt Add elaborate, typically red, capital letters or other decorations to (a manuscript). Origin: Late…

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March 27, 2016

Word of the Day – Bifurcate

Bifurcate (verb) bi-fur-kay-t Divide into two branches or forks. Can also be used as an adjective: Divided…

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March 26, 2016

Word of the Day – Merrythought

Merrythought (n) merr-ee-thor-t The wishbone of a bird. Archaic English and a beautiful term don't you…

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March 24, 2016

Word of the Day – Luculent

Luculent (adj) loo-kyoo-luhnt (Of writing or speech) clearly expressed. Also used to mean brightly shining. (more…)

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March 23, 2016

Word of the Day – Erubescent

Erubescent (adj) er-ooh-bess-uhnt Reddening; blushing. What a lovely way to describe (among other things) a…

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March 21, 2016

Word of the Day – Dight

Dight (verb) dite Make ready for a use or purpose; prepare. Adjective: Clothed or equipped. Scottish…

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March 20, 2016

Word of the Day – Soporific

Soporific (adj) sop-oor-iff-ik Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep. Can also mean tediously boring or monotonous. (more…)

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March 19, 2016

Word of the Day – Wodge

Wodge (noun) wod-j A large piece or amount of something. Very popular in the pre debit…

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