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Word of the Day

July 15, 2018

Word of the Day – Diapason

Diapason (noun) dai-a-pay-sun A grand swelling burst of harmony. (literary) The entire compass, range, or…

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July 14, 2018

Word of the Day – Machree

Machree (noun) (Irish/Scots) ma'k-ree As a form of address: my dear. Now chiefly in "Mother…

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July 13, 2018

Word of the Day – Rark

Rark (verb) (informal) (chiefly NZ) raak Annoy or irritate (someone) 1990s: origin unknown. (more…)

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July 12, 2018

Word of the Day – Lixiviate

Lixiviate (verb) (chemistry) (archaic) lik-siv-ee-ayt Separate (a substance) into soluble and insoluble constituents by the…

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July 11, 2018

Word of the Day – Contumelious

Contumelious (adj) (archaic) kon-too-mee-lee-us scornful and insulting; insolent. Late Middle English: from Old French contumelieus,…

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July 10, 2018

Word of the Day – Osculate

Osculate (verb) os-koo-layt (of a curve or surface) touch (another curve or surface) so as…

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July 9, 2018

Word of the Day – Musard

Musard (noun) (Obsolete) muz-aad a dreamer, a fool, an idler; a wretch From 14c French…

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July 8, 2018

Word of the Day – Polyadic

Polyadic (adj) pol-ee-ad-ik Involving three or more quantities, elements, or individuals. Early 20th century: from…

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July 7, 2018

Word of the Day – Amygdaloid

Amygdaloid (adj) am-ig-dal-oid Shaped like an almond. Late Middle English: via Latin from Greek amugdalē…

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July 6, 2018

Word of the Day – Bwana

Bwana (noun) b-waan-a (in Africa) a boss or master (often used as a title or…

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