Word of the Day

Vocoid (adj/noun) vok-oyd of or relating to a sound produced without stoppage or obstruction of…

Insouciant (adj) in-soo-see-ant Free from concern, worry, or anxiety; carefree; nonchalant. First recorded in 1820–30.…

Orotund (adj) or-uh-tund (of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness.…

Amalgamate (verb) a-mal-ga-mayt To mix or merge so as to make a combination; blend; unite.…

Paean (noun) pee-un A formal expression of high praise, as a poem, movie, or monument.…

Stipulation (noun) stip-yu-lay-shun A condition, demand, or promise in an agreement or contract. First recorded…

Cavil (verb) kav-il To raise irritating and trivial objections; find fault with unnecessarily. Cavil was…

Jannock (adj) jan-ok Honest; fair; straightforward. First recorded in 1825–30. Primarily used in British and…

Imponderabilia (noun) im-pond-er-a-bil-ee-a things that cannot be precisely determined, measured, or evaluated. First recorded in…