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Lurdane is a noun that refers to an idle or incompetent person. The Latin word luridus (loo READ oos
Belvedere is a noun that refers to a rooftop view. Our word of the day comes from the Italian words
Whilom is an adverb that means formerly or in the past. Coming from Old English with the meaning of
Penman is a noun that refers to an author. Derived from two common English words, ‘pen’ and ‘man,’ P
Passim is an adverb that means scattered throughout the text. The Latin word passus (PAAH soos) mean
Tsuris is a noun that refers to trouble or woe. Our word of the day comes from Yiddish. Here’s an ex
Alliaceous is an adjective that means smelling or tasting like onions or garlic. The Latin word alli
Clicktivism is a noun that refers to the practice of supporting a cause through the internet. Our wo
Myology is a noun that refers to the muscular anatomy of a person or animal. The Latin prefix M-Y me
Tyro is noun that refers to a beginner or novice. Tyro comes from the Latin tiro (T-I-R-O), which me
Litterateur is a noun that refers to a professional who makes a living in the world of literature. O
Castigatory is an adjective that means punitive or intended to punish. The Latin word castus (cos to
Quietive is a noun that refers to something that has a soothing effect. The root word of quietive is
Calumny is a noun that refers to a false and slanderous statement. Our word of the day comes from th
Manavelins is a noun that refers to odds and ends left over. The origin of our word of the day is un
Extraterritoriality is a noun that refers to an exemption from the application of local laws. Our wo
Casuist is a noun that refers to a person who uses clever but unsound reasoning. The Latin word casu
Docent is a noun that refers to a guide in a museum, gallery or zoo. The Latin word docere (doe SAIR
Chortle is a verb that means to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way. Our word of the day is one of many
Rend is a verb that means to tear into into two or more pieces. Our word of the day comes from Old E
