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March 30, 2019

Word of the Day – Scofflaw

Scofflaw (noun) (north American) skof-law A person who flouts the law, especially by failing to…

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March 29, 2019

Word of the Day – Diaspora

Diaspora (noun) dai-as-po-ra The dispersion of the Jews beyond Israel. The dispersion or spread of…

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March 28, 2019

Word of the Day – Berceuse

Berceuse (noun) ber-sirs A lullaby French, from bercer ‘to rock’. (more…)

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March 27, 2019

Word of the Day – Antrum

Antrum (noun) an-trum A natural chamber or cavity in a bone or other anatomical structure.…

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March 26, 2019

Word of the Day – Happenstance

Happenstance (noun) (north American) hap-en-st-ans Coincidence Late 19th century: blend of happen and circumstance. (more…)

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March 25, 2019

Word of the Day – Chide

Chide (verb) ch-aid Scold or rebuke Old English cīdan, of unknown origin. (more…)

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March 24, 2019

Word of the Day – Shambles

Shambles (noun) ped-a-goj-ik-al A state of total disorder. A butcher's slaughterhouse (archaic except in place…

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March 23, 2019

Word of the Day – Bereft

Bereft (adj) ber-eft Deprived of or lacking (something) (of a person) sad and lonely, especially…

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March 22, 2019

Word of the Day – Cogitate

Cogitate (adj) koj-i-tayt Think deeply about something; meditate or reflect. Late 16th century: from Latin…

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March 21, 2019

Word of the Day – Careen

Careen (verb) ka-reen (of a ship) tilt; lean over. Move swiftly and in an uncontrolled…

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