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July 8, 2017

Word of the Day – Arbitrate

Arbitrate (adj) ah-bit-tray-t (of an independent person or body) reach an authoritative judgement or settlement.…

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July 7, 2017

Word of the Day – Woebegone

Woebegone (adj) wo-bee-gon Sad or miserable in appearance. Middle English (in the sense ‘afflicted with…

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July 7, 2017

Word of the Day – Thew

Thew (noun) th-ew Muscular strength Old English thēaw ‘usage, custom’, (plural) ‘manner of behaving’, of…

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July 6, 2017

Word of the Day – Glaikit

Glaikit (adj) (Scots) glay-kit Stupid, foolish or thoughtless. Late Middle English: related to Scots glaiks…

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July 5, 2017

Word of the Day – Métier

Métier (noun) met-ee-ay A profession or occupation, the area in which one excels. Late 18th…

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July 4, 2017

Word of the Day – Ensorcell

Ensorcell (verb) (archaic) en-saw-sell Enchant; fascinate. Mid 16th century: from Old French ensorceler, alteration of…

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July 3, 2017

Word of the Day – Profanate

Profanate (verb) pro-fan-ayt To use profanity, to swear or cuss. Mid 16th century. From classical…

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July 2, 2017

Word of the Day – Pastiche

Pastiche (noun) pas-teesh An artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work,…

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July 1, 2017

Word of the Day – Desuetude

Desuetude (noun) des-wit-yude A state of disuse. Early 17th century (in the sense ‘cessation’): from…

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June 30, 2017

Word of the Day – Dragoman

Dragoman (noun) dra-go-man An interpreter or guide, especially in countries speaking Arabic, Turkish, or Persian.…

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