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August 22, 2015

Word of the Day – Cacodemomania

Cacodemomania (n) kak-oh-dee-moh-may-nee-a The pathological belief one is possessed by a demon, spirit or evil entity.…

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August 21, 2015

Word of the Day – Laconic

Laconic (adj) la-kon-ik (Of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.…

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August 20, 2015

Word of the Day – Humdudgeon

Humdudgeon (n) hum-dud-j-ee-on Scottish: An imaginary illness. Also, a loud noise or complaint. (more…)

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August 19, 2015

Word of the Day – Callipygian

Callipygian (adj) Kal-uh-pij-ee-un Having well-shaped buttocks. Referring specifically to the posterior of a statue of Aphrodite.…

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August 18, 2015

Word of the Day – Raisonneur

Raisonneur (n) rez-uhn-ur A character in a play, novel, or the like who voices the central theme, philosophy,…

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August 17, 2015

Word of the Day – Lipogram

Lipogram (n) lip-uh-gram The omission of a specific character in written texts. A written work composed of…

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August 16, 2015

Word of the Day – Braggart

Braggart (n) Brag-ert A person who boasts about their achievements or possessions. One given to loud,…

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August 15, 2015

Word of the Day – Tarradiddle

Tarradiddle (n) ta-ra-did-uhl Petty lie, fib. Or pretentious nonsense. (more…)

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August 14, 2015

Word of the Day – Meh

Meh (adj)(exclamation) meh Expressing a lack of interest or enthusiasm. A feeling of boredom or apathy.…

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August 13, 2015

Word of the Day – Uglyography

Uglyography (n) ugg-lee-og-raff-ee Bad handwriting; poor spelling. I thought I'd introduce you to a 'lost' word…

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