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July 6, 2019

Word of the Day – Astrolabe

Astrolabe (noun) (historical) as-tro-layb An instrument used to make astronomical measurements, typically of the altitudes…

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July 5, 2019

Word of the Day – Paroxysm

Paroxysm (noun) pa-roks-izm A sudden attack or outburst of a particular emotion or activity. Late…

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July 4, 2019

Word of the Day – Chatelaine

Chatelaine (noun) (dated) shat-e-layn A woman in charge of a large house. Mid 19th century…

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July 3, 2019

Word of the Day – Bombora

Bombora (noun) (Aus) bom-bo-ra A wave which forms over a submerged offshore reef or rock,…

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July 2, 2019

Word of the Day – Pantheon

Pantheon (noun) pan-thee-on A group of particularly respected, famous, or important people. (Greek)A temple dedicated…

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July 1, 2019

Word of the Day – Depredation

Depredation (noun) dep-red-ay-shun An act of attacking or plundering. Late 15th century (in the sense…

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June 30, 2019

Word of the Day – Prosody

Prosody (noun) pros-o-dee The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry. Late 15th century…

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June 29, 2019

Word of the Day – Tetrameter

Tetrameter (noun) tet-ram-et-er A verse of four measures. Early 17th century from late Latin tetrametrus,…

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June 28, 2019

Word of the Day – Vapid

Vapid (adj) vap-id Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland. Mid 17th century (used…

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June 27, 2019

Word of the Day – Disquisition

Disquisition (noun) dis-kwiz-ish-un A long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject. Late…

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