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Word of the Day

July 14, 2016

Word of the Day – Resistentialism

Resistentialism (noun) ree-zist-en-ch-ul-izm The theory that inanimate objects are hostile to humans; hostility manifested by…

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July 13, 2016

Word of the Day – Misandry

Misandry (noun) mi-sandree Dislike of, or contempt or prejudice against men. We hear misogyny quite…

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July 12, 2016

Word of the Day – Detente

Detente (adj) dai-t-ah-nt The easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries. Spelled with…

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July 11, 2016

Word of the Day – Donnybrook

Donnybrook (noun) don-i-bruk A scene of uproar and disorder; a heated argument. An inordinately wild fight…

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July 10, 2016

Word of the Day – Amity

Amity (noun) am-it-ee Friendly relations. A mutual understanding and a peaceful relationship, especially between nations; peace;…

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July 9, 2016

Word of the Day – Apanthropinisation

Apanthropinisation (noun)(rare) ap-an-throe-pin-iz-aish-un The resignation of human concerns; complete withdrawal from the world and its…

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July 8, 2016

Word of the Day – Mendacious

Mendacious (adj) men-day-shus Untruthful; lying Today's word is for our politicians here in the UK…

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July 7, 2016

Word of the Day – Explicate

Explicate (verb) eks-plik-ayt Analyse and develop (an idea or principle) in detail. Also, and this is…

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July 6, 2016

Talk Like Gatsby: The Language of the Jazz Age

While we might criticise children today for their use of ‘bare’ slang language, that us…

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July 5, 2016

Word of the Day – Swingeing

Swingeing (adj) swin-jing Severe or extreme in size, amount, or effect. Usually used when talking about…

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