Word of the Day

Acrophobia

Acrophobia is a noun that refers to a fear of heights.  The Greek word akron (AK ron) means...

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Mendicant

Mendicant is a noun that refers to a beggar.  The Latin verb mendicare (med duh CAR ay) refers...

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Jeremiad

Jeremiad is a noun that refers to a list of complaints.  Our word of the day has its origin in...

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Jardiniere

Jardiniere is a noun that refers to an ornamental pot or stand for plants for flowers.  Our...

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Schlep

Schlep is a verb that means to haul or carry in an awkward way.  Our word of the day comes from...

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Jactitation

Jactitation is a noun that refers to the restless tossing of a body.  The Latin word jactare...

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Jacquerie

Jacquerie is a noun that refers to a peasant’s revolt.  Our word of the day comes from the...

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Presentism

Presentism is an attitude toward the past dominated by present-day beliefs.  A recent addition...

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Endarken

Endarken is a verb that means to make dark or darker.  You can think of the word endarken as a...

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Forgettery

Forgettery is a noun that refers to the tendency to forget.  Our word of the day is a...

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Scroyle

Scroyle is a noun that refers to a scoundrel or a mean fellow.  Our word of the day’s origin is...

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Contiguous

Contiguous is an adjective that means sharing next or together in sequence.  The Latin word...

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Bioluminescence

Bioluminescence is a noun that refers to the ability to naturally glow.  Our word of the day...

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Echolocation

Echolocation is a noun that refers to the location of objects by reflected sound.  Our word of...

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Legerdemain

Legerdemain is a noun that refers to sleight of hand.  The French phrase ‘legerete de main’...

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Intendiment

Intendiment is a noun that refers to consideration or attention.  Our word of the day shares...

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Abulia

Abulia is a noun that refers to an absence of willpower.  The Greek word boule (boo LEE) means...

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Syncope

Syncope is a noun that refers to the temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood...

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Sternutation

Sternutation is a noun that refers to the act of sneezing.  The Latin word ‘sternuere’ (stern...

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Villatic

Villatic is an adjective that means rural.  The Latin word villa (WILL uh) has given birth to...

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