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Literature

April 4, 2016

Word of the Day – Flibbertigibbet

Flibbertigibbet (noun) flib-uhr-tidj-ibb-it A frivolous, flighty, or excessively talkative person. Come on all you Sound of…

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April 3, 2016

Word of the Day – Sidereal

Sidereal (adj) sai-dee-re-al Relating to the distant stars. What a great word, and a new…

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April 2, 2016

Word of the Day – Jakes

Jakes (noun) jay-ks A toilet, especially an outdoor one. I have heard it called many things;…

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April 1, 2016

Word of the Day – Ninnyhammer

Ninnyhammer (noun) (archaic) Nin-ee-ham-uh A fool or a braggart. This seemed the perfect word for…

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March 31, 2016

Word of the Day – Skedaddle

Skedaddle (verb) ski-dadd-uhl Depart quickly or hurriedly; run away. With the emphasis being placed on the…

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March 30, 2016

Word of the Day – Salubrious

Salubrious (adj) sal-u-bree-us Health-giving, or healthy (of a person), clean, not run down (of a…

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March 29, 2016

Word of the Day – Gongoozler

Gongoozler (noun) gon-goo-z-lah An idle spectator. Specifically one who stands on a bridge and idly watches…

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March 28, 2016

Word of the Day – Rubricate

Rubricate (v) roo-brik-ayt Add elaborate, typically red, capital letters or other decorations to (a manuscript). Origin: Late…

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March 27, 2016

Word of the Day – Bifurcate

Bifurcate (verb) bi-fur-kay-t Divide into two branches or forks. Can also be used as an adjective: Divided…

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March 26, 2016

Word of the Day – Merrythought

Merrythought (n) merr-ee-thor-t The wishbone of a bird. Archaic English and a beautiful term don't you…

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