Word of the Day

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Total: 1932

Splutter

2023/1/25

Splutter is a verb that means to say something with a spitting sound, as a result of a strong emotio

Apportion

2023/1/24

Apportion is a verb that means to divide and allocate. Having been around since the 15th century, ou

Allay

2023/1/23

Allay is a verb that means to diminish or put to rest. The Old English word Alegan (al uh GAN) means

Metagrobolize

2023/1/22

Metagrobolize is a verb that means to puzzle or mystify. Our word of the day comes almost directly f

Deglutition

2023/1/21

Deglutition is a noun that refers to the act or process of swallowing. The Latin word deglutire (de

Ensorcel

2023/1/20

Encorsel is a verb that means to enchant or fascinate. Our word of the day comes almost directly fro

Luculent

2023/1/19

Luculent is an adjective that means clear in thought or expression. The Latin word lux (LOOX) which

Eyesome

2023/1/18

Eyesome is an adjective that means pleasant to look at. The suffix S-O-M-E means ‘characterized by b

Stultify

2023/1/17

Stultify is a verb that means to cause to lose enthusiasm especially as a result of a tedious routin

Decouple

2023/1/16

Decouple is a verb that means to separate or disentangle. The word couple is often used as a verb me

Eviternity

2023/1/15

Eviternity is a noun that means eternal duration. The Latin word aeviternus (EYE vee ter nal) means

Maudlin

2023/1/14

Maudlin is an adjective that means self-pitying or tearfully sentimental. Our word of the day has a

Navigable

2023/1/13

Navigable is an adjective that means able to be sailed on by ships or boats. The Latin word navigare

Slough

2023/1/12

Slough is a noun that refers to a swamp. The origin of our word of the day is unknown, but it appear

Eustress

2023/1/11

Eustress is a noun that refers to stress that is beneficial. Stress is a well known English word tha

Dissimilitude

2023/1/10

Dissimilitude is a noun that refers to dissimilarity or diversity. The Latin word similis (suh MILL

Taigle

2023/1/9

Taigle is a verb that means to entrap. Coming directly from Middle English our word of the day has g

Fiduciary

2023/1/8

Fiduciary is an adjective that means ‘involving trust.’ The Latin word fidere (fie DARE ay) means ‘t

Zetetic

2023/1/7

Zetetic is an adjective that means proceeding by inquiry. Coming from the Greek word Zetein (ze TANE

Smatchet

2023/1/6

Smatchet is a noun that refers to a contemptible or unmannerly person. Our word of the day has a mys