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Infix is a noun that refer to letters added to a word to change meaning. The Latin word figere (fig
Apollonian is an adjective that means related to the rational, ordered and self-disciplined aspects
Gradely is an adjective that means decent and orderly. Our word of the day comes from Middle English
Isochronous is an adjective that means occurring at the same time. Our word of the day comes directl
Integument is a noun that refers to a tough, outer protective layer. Our word of the day comes almos
Zeugma is a noun that refers to a figure of speech in which a word applies to two others in differen
Acrostic is a noun that refers to a poem, word puzzle or other composition in which certain letters
Antepenultimate is an adjective that means the third from last in a series. The Latin word ultimare
Totemic is an adjective that means regarded as being symbolic or representative of a quality. The wo
Saudade is a noun that refers to a feeling of melancholy or nostalgia. Our word of the day comes dir
Noisome is an adjective that means having an extremely offensive smell. Our word of the day has noth
Metanoia is a noun that refers to a change in one’s way of life. The Greek word metanoein (meta KNOW
Arcana is a noun that refers to secrets and mysteries. Our word of the day comes almost directly fro
Tocsin is a noun that refers to an alarm bell or signal. Our word of the day combines the French wor
Akrasia is a noun that refers to the state of mind in which someone acts against their better judgem
Gestalt is a noun that refers to an organized whole that is perceived as more than the sum of its pa
Abscond is a verb that means to depart for safety. The Latin word abscondere (ab SCON dare ay) means
Agora is a noun that refers to a public open space. Our word of the day comes directly from Greek. I
Bivouac is a noun that refers to a temporary camp or shelter. Our word of the day is a loan word fro
Epigone is a noun that refers to a less distinguished follower or imitator of someone. The Greek wor