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Patois is a noun that refers to the dialect of the common people of a region. Our word of the day co
Antecedent is a noun that refers to a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes anoth
Ecclesiastic is a noun that refers to a priest or member of the clergy. The Greek word ekklesia (eh
Granitic is an adjective that means hard like granite. The Latin word granum (GRAH noom) refers to ‘
Decamp is a verb that means to depart suddenly or secretly. The French word decamper (doo com PAY) w
Asynchronous is an adjective that means not existing or happening at the same time. The Greek word C
Extortionate is an adjective that means too costly. Our word of the day is derived from the Latin-ba
Anserous is an adjective that means silly. The Latin word anser (AHN sir) means ‘goose.’ Our word of
Expropriate is a verb that means to take property from its owner. The Latin word proprium (PRO pree
Supertemporal is an adjective that means being beyond time or eternal. The Latin word tempus (TEM po
Pique is a noun that refers to a feeling of irritation or resentment from a slight. Our word of the
Furphy is a noun that refers to a false report or rumor. The exact origin or our word of the day is
Guttural is an adjective that means related to a harsh sound produced in the throat. The Latin word
Soiree is a noun that refers to an evening party. The French word soir (swah) means evening, and our
Finitude is noun that means the state of having limits or bounds. The Latin word finitus (FEE knee t
Gallicism is a noun that refers to a French expression adopted by speakers of another language. Alth
Phatic is an adjective that denotes language used for social interaction. The Greek word phatos (FAH
Eidolon is a noun that refers to an idealized person or thing. The Greek word eidos (EE dose) means
Torpor is a noun that refers to a state of physical or mental inactivity. In Latin, the word torpore
Dithyramb is a statement or writing in an enthusiastic vein. We don’t know the precise origin of our
