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Word of the Day

August 19, 2016

Word of the Day – Pantagruelian

Pantagruelian (adj) (rare) pan-ta-groo-el-ee-an Enormous From late 17C, Pantagruelian, after the eponymous giant in Rabelais's…

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August 18, 2016

The Missing Adjectives Quiz

The adjective; according to the OED an adjective is a word naming an attribute of a noun. It…

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August 18, 2016

Word of the Day – Lackey

Lackey (noun) lak-ee A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant. I have to confess that…

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August 17, 2016

Word of the Day – Orrery

Orrery (noun) o-rer-ee A clockwork model of the solar system, or just the sun, earth…

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August 16, 2016

Word of the Day – Funambulist

Funambulist (noun) few-nam-boo-list A tightrope walker. From French/Latin funis 'rope' + ambulare 'to walk' (more…)

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August 14, 2016

Word of the Day – Satyriasis

Satyriasis (noun) sat-ir-eye-ass-is Uncontrollable or excessive sexual desire in a man. A neurotic condition in men…

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August 13, 2016

Word of the Day – Frankenfood

Frankenfood (noun) frank-n-food Genetically modified foodstuffs. Popularised in the 1990s when genetically modified raw ingredients became…

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August 12, 2016

Word of the Day – Vacillate

Vacillate (verb) vas-il-ate Waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive. An archaic word first…

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August 11, 2016

Word of the Day – Jape

Jape (noun) jay-p A practical joke; an activity done to make someone laugh or to trick someone.…

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August 10, 2016

Word of the Day – Raffish

Raffish (adj) raff-ish Unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive way. I love this word,…

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