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Word of the Day

December 2, 2019

Word of the Day – Capitulate

Capitulate (verb) cap-i-chu-layt Cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; yield. Mid 16th…

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December 1, 2019

Word of the Day – Adjigo

Adjigo (noun) ad-ji-go A yam with edible tubers, native to parts of south-western Australia. Mid…

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November 30, 2019

Word of the Day – Phablet

Phablet (noun) fab-let A smartphone having a screen which is intermediate in size between that…

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November 29, 2019

Word of the Day – Sensorineural

Sensorineural (adj) (medicine) sen-so-ree-new-ral (of hearing loss) caused by a lesion or disease of the…

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November 28, 2019

Word of the Day – Chthonic

Chthonic (adj) k-thon-ik Relating to or inhabiting the underworld. Late 19th century from Greek khthōn…

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November 27, 2019

Word of the Day – Legume

Legume (noun) leg-yume A leguminous plant (member of the pea family), especially one grown as…

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November 26, 2019

Word of the Day – Succuss

Succuss (verb) suk-us (in preparing homeopathic remedies) shake (a solution) vigorously. Mid 19th century from…

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November 25, 2019

Word of the Day – Rivulet

Rivulet (noun) riv-yu-let A small stream of water or another liquid. Late 16th century alteration…

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November 24, 2019

Word of the Day – Apparatchik

Apparatchik (noun) ap-ar-ar-ch-ik (historic) A member of a Communist Party apparat. (informal/humorous) An official in…

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November 23, 2019

Word of the Day – Dirge

Dirge (noun) dur-j A lament for the dead, especially one forming part of a funeral…

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