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Dux is a noun that refers to the top pupil in school. Our word of the day comes directly from Latin
Mizzle is a noun that refers to a light rain. The Middle English word ‘misun’ (MEE sun) was used to
Quaternary is an adjective that means fourth in order or rank. The Latin word ‘quattuor’ (KWAT too
Equilibrist is a noun that describes a person skilled at balancing. It can be used as a synonym for
Tensile is an adjective that means capable of being drawn out or stretched. Our word of the day has
Slumberous is an adjective that means sleepy. Coming from Middle English, our word of the day is th
Lambent is an adjective that means flickering with a soft radiance. Our word of the day comes direc
Frore is an adjective that means frozen or frosty. Coming directly from Middle English, our word of
Opsimath is a noun that refers to a person who begins to learn or study late in life. The Greek wor
Surcease is a noun that refers to relief or consolation. The Latin word cessare (say SAR ay) means
Cheeseparing is an adjective that means careful or stingy with money. During the 16th century, it w
Inconnu is a noun that refers to an unknown person or thing. Coming directly from the French word f
Quandary is a noun that refers to a situation featuring a difficult choice. It’s not clear where ex
Chthonic is an adjective that means concerning, belonging to or inhabiting the underworld. Our word
Chintzy is an adjective that means cheap or gaudy. In the 17th century, an Indian fabric called Chi
Locus is a noun that refers to a particular position, point or place. Our word of the day comes dire
Tumid is an adjective that means enlarged or swollen. The Latin word tumere (to MARE ay) means ‘to
Choler is a noun that refers to anger or irascibility. The Greek word Kholera (ko LEH rah) refers t
Repast is a noun that refers to a meal. The Latin word pascere (PA share ay) means ‘to feed.’ This
Inutile is an adjective that means useless or pointless. The Latin word utilis (oo TEE lis) means ‘
