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October 3, 2015

Word of the Day – Pithy

Pithy (adj) pith-ee Brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression. Something we all aspire to, a witty…

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October 2, 2015

Word of the Day – Diphthong

Diphthong (n) diff-thong A sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable,…

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October 1, 2015

Word of the Day – Gramercy

Gramercy (int) gruh-mur-see Used as an exclamation expressing surprise or sudden strong feeling. Noun (obsolete) - Thank…

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September 30, 2015

Word of the Day – Spanghew

Spanghew (v) span-g-huw To throw (violently) in the air. Specifically (apparently) to fling a toad or…

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September 29, 2015

Word of the Day – Mnemonic

Mnemonic (adj) ni-mon-ik Assisting or intended to assist the memory. (noun) Something intended to assist the…

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September 28, 2015

Word of the Day – Revivify

Revivify (v) ri-viv-uh-fuy To restore to life; give new life to; revive; reanimate. Another lovely word,…

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September 27, 2015

Word of the Day – Razzmatazz

Razzmatazz (noun) raz-me-taz A noisy, showy or exciting display designed to attract attention and impress.…

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September 26, 2015

Word of the Day – Cynosure

Cynosure (noun) sai-nu-shur A person or thing that is the centre of attention or admiration.…

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September 25, 2015

Word of the Day – Panoply

Panoply (adj) pan-op-lee An extensive or impressive collection. A splendid display. I love the way…

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September 24, 2015

Word of the Day – Emmenagogue

Emmenagogue (n) uh-men-uh-gawg A medicine or procedure that promotes menstrual discharge. I have no idea why or…

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