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Pinion is a verb that means to cut off the wing of a bird to prevent flight. Dating back to the 17
Chevelure is a noun that refers to a head of hair. Coming almost directly from French, our word of
Commination is a noun that means the actin of threatening divine vengeance. Derived from late Midd
Prolegomenon is a noun that refers to an introduction to a book. Coming from the 17th century, our
Antidromic is an adjective that means traveling in a direction that is the opposite of normal. Com
Manuduction is a noun that refers to the act of guiding or leading as if by hand. Our word of the
Disconsolate is an adjective that means without consolation or comfort. Our word of the day is der
Oppugn is a verb that means to call into question the truth or validity of. Our word of the day co
Vellicate is a verb that means to twitch. The Latin word vellicare (vel ee CAR ay) means ‘to pluck
Agley is an adverb that means askew or wrong. The precise origin of our word of the day is unknown
Astern is an adverb that means ‘backwards.’ Coming from the Middle English word ‘stern,’ (STERN) wh
Dyad is a noun that refers to something consisting of two parts. The Greek word duo (DOO oh) means
Ejecta is a noun that refers to something that is thrown out. The Latin word ejectus (ee JEK toose
Gossamer is an adjective that means light and delicate. Our word of the day dates back to Middle E
Titular is an adjective that means related to a title. The Latin word titulus (TEA too loose) mean
Cleave is a verb that means to separate or divide into parts. Our word of the day comes from Old E
Virescent is an adjective that means green-colored. The Latin word virides (VEER ee dees) means gr
Sumptuary is an adjective that means relating to or denoting laws that limit private expenditure on
Argent is an adjective that means silvery white colored. If you’re familiar with the periodic table
Clade is a noun that refers to a group that comes from a common ancestor. Our word of the day come
