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May 9, 2018

Word of the Day – Misologist

Misologist (noun) miss-ol-u-jist A person who hates reason or discussion. Late 19th century; earliest use…

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May 8, 2018

Word of the Day – Verdigris

Verdigris (noun) ver-de-gree A bright bluish-green encrustation or patina formed on copper or brass by…

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May 7, 2018

Word of the Day – Alimentive

Alimentive (adj) (rare) al-im-en-tiv Especially in phrenology: designating the propensity to seek food and drink;…

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May 6, 2018

Word of the Day – Quaestuary

Quaestuary (adj) (archaic) kwee-stoo-ree Concerned with profit; moneymaking. Late 16th century: from Latin quaestuarius, from…

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May 5, 2018

Word of the Day – Oscitation

Oscitation (noun) (rare) os-it-ay-shun The action or an act of yawning from drowsiness. Mid 16th…

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May 4, 2018

Word of the Day – Nonplussed

Nonplussed (adj) non-plusd So surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react. In…

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May 3, 2018

Word of the Day – Mordant

Mordant (adj) maw-dant (especially of humour) having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting.…

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May 2, 2018

Word of the Day – Pococurante

Pococurante (adj) (noun) (rare) po-ko-coo-ran-tee An indifferent or unconcerned person. /Indifferent or unconcerned Mid 18th…

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May 1, 2018

Word of the Day – Libidinous

Libidinous (adj) lib-id-in-us Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful. Late Middle English: from Latin libidinosus, from…

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April 30, 2018

Word of the Day – Xebec

Xebec (noun) zee-bek A small three-masted Mediterranean sailing ship with lateen and square sails. Mid…

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