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January 19, 2024

Word of the Day – Enigma

Enigma (noun) en-ig-ma A person of puzzling or contradictory character. Enigma was first recorded in…

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January 18, 2024

Word of the Day – Abberation

Abberation (noun) ab-er-ay-shun The act of departing from the right, normal, or usual course. Aberration…

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January 17, 2024

Word of the Day – Corrigendum

Corrigendum (noun) kaw-rij-en-dum an error to be corrected, especially an error in print. / corrigenda,…

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January 16, 2024

Word of the Day – Rudimentary

Rudimentary (adj) roo-dim-en-ta-ree pertaining to rudiments or first principles / Undeveloped or vestigial. 1540–50; Latin…

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January 15, 2024

Word of the Day – Muster

Muster (verb) must-er To gather, summon, rouse (often followed by up). Muster entered English around…

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January 14, 2024

Word of the Day – Largess

Largess (noun) lahr-jes Generosity of spirit or attitude. Largess was first recorded in 1175–1225 and…

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January 13, 2024

Word of the Day – Apeth

Apeth (noun) (informal) ay-peth A foolish or silly person. Apeth is a chiefly British word…

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January 12, 2024

Word of the Day – Walloon

Walloon (noun/adj) wal-oon One of a people inhabiting chiefly the southern and southeastern parts of…

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January 11, 2024

Word of the Day – Palooka

Palooka (noun) (informal) pa-loo-ka An athlete, especially a boxer, lacking in ability, experience, or competitive…

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January 10, 2024

Word of the Day – Jammy

Jammy (adj) jam-ee Very lucky. Jammy was first recorded in 1850–55 and is an informal…

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