Word of the Day

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Episodes

Total: 1932

Juvenescence

2022/11/26

Juvenescence is a noun that refers to the state or period of being young. The latin word juvenis (YO

Ostentatious

2022/11/25

Ostentatious is an adjective that means characterized by vulgar or pretentious display. Our word of

Rapturous

2022/11/24

Rapturous is an adjective that means expressing or feeling great pleasure. Our word of the day is de

Valedictory

2022/11/23

Valedictory is an adjective that means serving as a farewell. The Latin phrase vale dicere (VAL ay d

Cozen

2022/11/22

Cozen is a verb that means to trick or deceive. The Latin word cocio (COE see oh) means ‘dealer,’ bu

Discerp

2022/11/21

Dscerp is a verb that means to tear apart. Our word of the day combines the Latin prefix D-I-S, mean

Speechify

2022/11/20

Speechify is a verb that means to deliver a speech in a tedious or pompous way. By strict definition

Glamping

2022/11/19

Glamping is a noun that refers to the act of camping with luxurious accommodations. Our word of the

Immiserate

2022/11/18

Immiserate is a verb that means to cause to become poor or impoverished. The word ‘miser’ today refe

Vaticinate

2022/11/17

Vaticinate is a verb that means to foretell the future. The Latin word vates (VOT es) means ‘prophet

Grouse

2022/11/16

Grouse is a verb that means to complain or grumble. The origin of our word of the day is not known f

Pot-Valiant

2022/11/15

Pot-valiant is an adjective that means courageous as a result of being drunk. Our word of the day co

Gasconade

2022/11/14

Gasconade is a noun that refers to exaggerated boasting. Our word of the day comes indirectly from F

Hotspur

2022/11/13

Hotspur is a noun that refers to a rash, hotheaded person. The origin of our word of the day comes f

Aureate

2022/11/12

Aureate is an adjective that means gilded with gold. If you’re a chemistry nerd who's ever wondered

Penumbral

2022/11/11

Penumbral is an adjective that means’ related to being a shadowy area.’ Our word of the day comes fr

Colubrine

2022/11/10

Colubrine is an adjective that means related to or resembling a snake. The Latin word coluber (COLE

Revenant

2022/11/9

Revenant is a noun that refers to a person who has returned as a ghost. The French verb revenir (rev

Volant

2022/11/8

Volant is an adjective that means able to fly. Our word of the day is derived from the Latin word va

Cantillate

2022/11/7

Cantillate is a verb that means to chant. The Latin word cantare (con TAR ay) means to chant. Our wo