Word of the Day

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Episodes

Total: 1932

Interlard

2022/6/19

Interlard is a verb that means to embellish with different material. Stemming from a Latin word, the

Stillicide

2022/6/18

Stillicide is a noun that refers to a continual dripping. The Latin prefix S-T-I-L-L-A means ‘drop,’

Remembrancer

2022/6/17

Remembrancer is a noun that refers to a souvenir. Coming from the root word memory, which is Latin i

Adduce

2022/6/16

Adduce is a verb that means to cite as evidence. The Latin word adducere (ah doo SER ay) means to le

Ochlophobia

2022/6/15

Ochlophobia is a noun that refers to an extreme fear or dislike of crowds or mobs. The prefix O-C-H-

Quincunx

2022/6/14

Quincunx is a noun that refers to an arrangement of five objects with four at the corners and the fi

Skylark

2022/6/13

Skylark is a verb that means to frolic or pass the time with nonsense. Our word of the day is a vari

Bovarism

2022/6/12

Bovarism is a noun that refers to an exaggerated estimation of oneself. Madame Bovary was a 19th cen

Bosh

2022/6/11

Bosh is a noun that means something regarded as absurd or nonsense. Our word of the day is an inform

Silviculture

2022/6/10

Silviculture is a noun that refers to the growing and cultivation of trees. Our word of the day come

Olivaceous

2022/6/9

Olivaceous is an adjective that refers to a dusky, yellowish green color. The root word of olivaceou

Lacustrine

2022/6/8

Lacustrine is an adjective that means related to lakes. The latin word lacus (LAH coos) means lake.

Dentifrice

2022/6/7

Dentifrice is a noun that refers to a paste or powder for cleaning the teeth. Our word of the day co

Parturient

2022/6/6

Parturient is an adjective that means about to give birth. The Latin verb parere (pa RARE ay) means

Heliacal

2022/6/5

Heliacal is a word that means related to or near the sun. The Greek word helios (He lee ose) means ‘

Plenipotent

2022/6/4

Plenipotent is an adjective that means invested with or possessing full power. The Latin word plenus

Hoyle

2022/6/3

Hoyle is a noun that refers to the rules. Our word of the day is an eponym, which means it’s a word

Astir

2022/6/2

Astir is an adjective that means in a state of excited movement. Derived from the Germanic word stir

Moonshot

2022/6/1

Moonshot is a noun that refers to an extremely ambitious and innovative project. Coming from two wel

Complaisant

2022/5/31

Complaisant is an adjective that means willing to please others. The Latin word complacere (com pla