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May 18, 2015

Word of the Day – Askance

Askance (adverb) a-skans A look of disapproval or suspicion. Showing disapproval in one's attitude. (more…)

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May 16, 2015

Word of the Day – Nebulous

Nebulous (adj) neb-ool-us In the form of a cloud. Hazy and unclear. Great word and…

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May 12, 2015

Word of the Day – Visage

Visage (noun) (literary) viz-aaj A person's face with reference to form or proportions. I must…

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May 11, 2015

Word of the Day – Deltiologist

Deltiologist (noun) del-tee-ol-oj-ist Someone who collects postcards. Thanks to Simon Lamont for using this word…

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May 10, 2015

Word of the Day – Outwith

Outwith (preposition) (Scottish) owt-with Outside, beyond What a wonderful little bit of Scottish dialect. I…

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May 7, 2015

Word of the Day – Anachronism

Anachronism (adj) an-ak-ron-ism A thing belonging to a period other than the one which it…

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May 4, 2015

Word of the Day – Atticism

Atticism (noun) atis-is-um A witty or well turned phrase. A word or form characteristic of…

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May 4, 2015

Word of the Day – Esurient

Esurient (adj) (archaic) (humorous) isu-rient Having a great desire to eat. To be hungry or…

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May 2, 2015

Word of the Day – Conflagration

Conflagration (noun) kon-fla-gray-shun An extensive and destructive fire. A blaze that destroys all it consumes.…

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April 30, 2015

Word of the Day – Dysphoria

Dysphoria (noun) dis-for-ee-a A state of unease or dissatisfaction in life. The opposite of euphoria.…

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