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Catechize is a verb that means to instruct through questions and answers. The Greek word Katekhein (
Biddable is an adjective that means easily lead or controlled. The word ‘bid’ is of unclear origin,
Umbrageous is an adjective that means inclined to take offense easily. Our word of the day is loosel
Lout is a noun that refers to an uncouth or aggressive person. Our word of the day is of German orig
Florilegium is a noun that refers to a volume of writing. The Latin prefix F-L-O-R has given birth t
Eggcorn is a noun that refers to a word or phrase that results from a mishearing. Our word of the da
Echt is an adjective that means authentic and typical. It can also be used as an adverb that me
Enshrine is a verb that means to preserve and cherish as sacred. The latin word scrinium (screen ee
Jouissance is a noun that refers to physical or intellectual pleasure. The French word juir (gh
Multifarious is an adjective that means ‘of many types. ‘ The Latin multifarius (mool tee
Lorn is an adjective that means lonely and abandoned. Or word of the day comes indirectly from
Agrarian is an adjective that means related to cultivating the land. The latin word ager (ah JE
Compendium is a noun that refers to a concise collection of information. The Latin prefix C-O-M
Calumniate is a verb that means to defame or make false statements about. The Latin word calumnia (c
Splenetic is an adjective that means ill-tempered or spiteful. Our word of the day shares its o
Shirty is an adjective that means irritable or ill-tempered. Our word of the day came from the word
Accelerant is a noun that refers to something that aids in acceleration. It comes also be used
Contestation is a noun that refers to controversy or debate. The Latin word contestari (con test TAR
Torpid is an adjective that means lethargic. Our word of the day comes from the Latin word torpere (
Indolent is an adjective that means lazy. The Latin word dorere (doe LARE ay) means ‘to suffer or ca
