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December 18, 2021

Word of the Day – Phosphorescence

Phosphorescence (noun) fos-for-es-uns Light emitted by a substance without combustion or perceptible heat. (more…)

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December 17, 2021

Word of the Day – Sequacious

Sequacious (adj) sek-ay-shus (of a person) lacking independence or originality of thought. Mid 17th century…

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December 16, 2021

Word of the Day – Admonition

Admonition (noun) ad-mon-ish-on A firm warning or reprimand. Late Middle English from Old French amonition,…

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December 15, 2021

Word of the Day – Arrogate

Arrogate (verb) a-ro-gayt Take or claim (something) without justification. Mid 16th century from Latin arrogat-…

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December 14, 2021

Word of the Day – Urger

Urger (noun) er-jer (informal) (Australian) A person who gives tips at a race meeting./ A…

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December 13, 2021

Word of the Day – Manty

Manty (noun) man-tee (Rare) (Scottish) A kind of loose gown or mantle; specifically = "mantua".…

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December 12, 2021

Word of the Day – Nigget

Nigget (also Nidget) (noun) nij-it (British) (Dialect) A small insect; specifically one used as a…

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December 11, 2021

Word of the Day – Philodemic

Philodemic (adj) fil-o-dem-ik Characterized by concern for ordinary people; originally and chiefly in the name…

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December 10, 2021

Word of the Day – Plangent

Plangent (adj) plan-jent (of a sound) loud and resonant, with a mournful tone. Mid 17th…

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December 9, 2021

Word of the Day – Lollapalooza

Lollapalooza (noun) lol-a-pal-oo-za (US Informal) A person or thing that is particularly impressive or attractive.…

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