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Word of the Day

April 23, 2016

Word of the Day – Florilegium

Florilegium (noun) flaw-ree-lej-ee-um A collection of literary extracts. An anthology What a wonderful word and…

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April 22, 2016

10 of the Best Shakespeare Insults

The British are known for their swearing creativity, even today and it’s become a common…

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April 22, 2016

Word of the Day – Steatopygia

Steatopygia (noun) stee-at-uhp-ih-djee-ya Accumulation of large amounts of fat on the buttocks. Used especially as a…

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April 21, 2016

Word of the Day – Nesh

Nesh (adj) nesh (Especially of a person) weak and delicate; feeble. I always thought this word…

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April 20, 2016

Word of the Day – Crepuscular

Crepuscular (adj) krep-usk-ula Relating to the twilight, or appearing active during twilight. From Latin 'crepusculum',…

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April 19, 2016

Word of the Day – Foment

Foment (verb) foh-men-t Instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).…

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April 18, 2016

Word of the Day – Epoch

Epoch (noun) ee-pok A particular period of time in history or a person’s life. The beginning…

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April 17, 2016

Word of the Day – Opprobrium

Opprobrium (noun) oh-proh-bree-um Harsh criticism or censure. Public disgrace arising from shameful conduct. (more…)

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April 16, 2016

Word of the Day – Denouement

Denouement (noun) dey-noo-mehn The final part of a play, film, or narrative in which the strands…

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April 15, 2016

Word of the Day – Somnambulist

Somnambulist (noun) som-nam-boo-list A sleepwalker. Someone who walks in their sleep. I just love the…

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