Word of the Day

Farrago (noun) far-ah-go A jumbled mixture of things. 1625–35; Latin: literally, mixed crop of feed…

Firkin (noun) fer-kin a small wooden vessel or tub for butter, lard, etc. First recorded…

Collocation (noun) coll-ok-ay-shun the arrangement, especially of words in a sentence. 1595–1605; Latin collocātiōn- (stem…

Infelicitous (adj) in-fel-is-it-us inapt, inappropriate, or awkward; malapropos / not felicitous, happy, or fortunate; unhappy.…

Absquatulate (verb) ab-skwat-yu-layt to flee; abscond. First recorded in 1820–30. Formed from ab-, “away from,”…

Steadfast (adj) sted-fast Firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment. First recorded before 1000 and comes…

Motte (noun) mot (historic)a mound forming the site of a castle or camp. late 19th…

Plash (noun) plash A gentle splash. / A pool or puddle. First recorded before 1000;…

Fulgurate (verb) gul-guyr-ayt To flash and dart like lightning. 1670–80;  Latin fulgurātus, past participle of…

Eustress (noun) yoo-stres Physical, mental, or emotional tension that is caused by something positive or…