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Falstaffian is an adjective that means having a love of food, drink and humor. Sir John Falstaff is
Anastrophe is a noun that refers to an inversion of the usual order of words. Derived from the Greek
Acescent is an adjective that means turning sour. Our word of the day comes from the Latin word ace
MacGyver is a verb that means to make or repair an object in an improvised or inventive way. Our wo
Motley is an adjective that means ‘of diverse composition.’ Our word of the day’s precise origin i
Materiel is a noun that refers to military equipment. Our word of the day is not to be confused wi
Hyperopia is a noun that refers to the condition of seeing distant things more clearly than those th
Immure is a verb that means to enclose within. The Latin word murus (MOO roos) refers to a ‘wall.’
Homiletic is an adjective that means related to preaching or writing a sermon. The Greek word homi
Hinterlands is a noun that refers to the land beyond the city. The German word hinter (HIN ter) me
Furbelow is a verb that means to adorn with trimmings. The French word forbole (for BOWL) refers t
Funicular is an adjective that means hauled by a rope or cable. Coming from the mid 17th century, f
Freebooter is a noun that refers to a pirate or adventurer. Derived from a word that combines the
Gerontocracy is a noun that refers to a government ruled by the elderly. The Greek word geron (Jer
Gamine is a noun that refers to a girl with a mischievous, boyish charm. Coming directly from the
Frangible is an adjective that means easily broken. The Latin word frangere (fran JARE ay) means ‘
Flambe is an adjective that means served with flaming liquor. Coming directly from the French word
ic is an adjective that means very dry or having little moisture. The Greek word keros (ZEE ros) m
Somatopsychic is an adjective that means related to the body’s effect on the mind. The Greek word
Hornswoggle is a verb that means to cheat or deceive. Despite its colorful sound, our word of the
