Word of the Day

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Total: 1932

Sumpsimus

2022/5/10

Sumpsimus is a noun that refers to a strictly correct usage of words. Coming directly from Latin, wh

Enflesh

2022/5/9

Enflesh is a verb that means ‘to give bodily form to’ or ‘to make real.’ The root word of enflesh is

Lossless

2022/5/8

Lossless is an adjective that means having no dissipation of electrical energy. Commonly used in com

Apotheosize

2022/5/7

Apotheosize is a verb that means to idolize or elevate to the rank of a god. The Root word of apothe

Rostrum

2022/5/6

Rostrum is a noun that refers to a raised platform for public speech. Our word of the day comes dire

Tropology

2022/5/5

Tropology is a noun that refers to the figurative language. Coming from the Greek word, tropos (TRO

Parnassian

2022/5/4

Parnassian is an adjective that means ‘related to poetry.’ Our word of the day was born in Greece, h

Alfresco

2022/5/3

Alfresco is an adjective that means in the open air. Our word of the day comes directly from Italian

Hyaline

2022/5/2

Hyaline is an adjective that means having a glassy, translucent appearance. Coming from the Greek wo

Purloin

2022/5/1

Purloin is a verb that means to steal. Our word of the day is derived from the French word for ‘put

Confrere

2022/4/30

Confrere is a noun that refers to a fellow member of a profession. Our word of the day combines the

Vulnerary

2022/4/29

Vulnerary is an adjective that means something used for healing. It can also be used as a noun

Insuperable

2022/4/28

Insuperable is an adjective that means impossible to overcome. The Latin word superare (soo pair ARE

Degringolade

2022/4/27

Degringolade is a noun that refers to a rapid decline or downfall. Coming directly from French, our

Winkle

2022/4/26

Winkle is a verb that means to obtain with great difficulty. Our word of the day began as an abbrevi

Connatural

2022/4/25

Connatural is an adjective that means belonging together naturally. Our word of the day is related t

Cockalorum

2022/4/24

Cockalorum is a noun that refers to a self-important person. Our word of the day is derived from the

Sockdolager

2022/4/23

Sockdolager is a noun that refers to an exceptional person or thing. Our word of the day seems to ha

Apgar

2022/4/22

Apgar is a noun that refers to a test to determine a newborn’s health. Originating in the 1960s, our

Pythonic

2022/4/21

Pythonic is an adjective that means able to predict the future. The word python, best known as a dea