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Nesh is an adjective that means soft and tender. Our word of the day comes from Old English and ha
Bevel is a verb that means to change to a sloped angle. Coming from the Old English word for ‘open
Desipience is a noun that refers to silliness. The Latin word sapere (suh PAIR ay) means ‘to be wi
Cyesis is a noun that refers to pregnancy. Coming from the Greek word Kuesis (koo ESS es) which me
Exuviate is a verb that means to shed or cast out. Our word of the day comes from the Latin word e
Fiat is a noun that refers to a formal authorization or proposition. The Latin word feiri (fee AIR
Ferrous is an adjective that means containing or consisting of iron. The Latin word ferrum (FAIR o
Farouche is an adjective that means sullen or shy in company. The Latin word foras (FOUR as) means
Wamble is a verb that means to feel nauseous or dizzy. The Latin word vomare (voe MAR ay) means ‘t
Dandle is a verb that means to bounce on one’s knees or in one’s arms. The exact origin of our wor
Countermand is a verb that means to revoke an order. Our word of the day combines the Latin prefix
Febrile is an adjective that means having or showing a great deal of nervous excitement or energy.
Contravention is a noun that refers to an action that violates a law or treaty. The Latin prefix C
Benighted is an adjective that means in a state of intellectual or moral ignorance. The Old Englis
Judicature is a noun that refers to the authority or jurisdiction of a court of law. The Latin wor
Aggiornamento is a noun that refers to the process of modernization or bringing something up to date
Tousle is a verb that means to make hair messy or untidy. Derived from German and related to the w
Unilateral is an adjective that means performed by only one person, group or country. The Latin wo
Amerce is a verb that means to punish with a fine. Coming from Middle English, our word of the day
Amanuensis is a noun that refers to an assistant who takes dictation. Our word of the day comes fr
