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Lexiphanicism is a noun that refers to pretentious phraseology. The Greek word lexikos means ‘words.
Oniomania is a noun that refers to an uncontrollable urge to buy things. The Greek word onos (OH nos
Rhathymia is a noun that refers to a state of being carefree or light-hearted. The Greek word rathym
Hauteur is a noun that refers to arrogance or disdainful pride. The French word haut (hot) means ‘hi
Sonsy is an adjective that means healthy and attractive. Our word of the day has a Scottish Gaelic o
Festinate is a verb that means to hurry or hasten. It can also be used as an adjective that means ha
Tectonic is an adjective that means related to building or construction. The Greek word tekton (TECH
Sentry is a noun that refers to a guard to control access to a place. The origin of our word of the
Aperture is a noun that refers to an opening or a gap. The latin word aperire (app er EYE ray) means
Xeriscape is a noun that refers to a style of landscape that requires little or no water. Our word o
Pelagic is an adjective that means related to the open sea. The Greek word pelagos (pell A jose) mea
Prodrome is a noun that refers to an early symptom indicating the onset of a disease or illness. The
Nidus is a noun that refers to a place or situation in which something develops or is fostered. Our
Expeditious is an adjective that means done with speed and efficiency. Our word of the day comes fro
Judder is a verb that means to shake something with force. The origin of our word of the day is uncl
Maraud is a verb that means to roam in search of things to steal. Coming almost directly from the Fr
Odium is a noun that refers to a general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone. Ou
Scenester is a noun that refers to a person associated with a particular social scene. Scene, the ro
Lavation is a noun that refers to the act of cleaning. Our word of the day comes from the Latin word
Bibliopole is a noun that refers to one who buys or sells books. The Greek word biblion (BIB lee on)
