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Psychogenic is an adjective that means originating in the mind. The prefix P-S-Y-C-H-O comes from Gr
Autotelic is an adjective that means not driven by external factors. The word auto comes from Greek,
Idiopathic is an adjective that means of unknown causes. The prefix of our word of the day, I-D
Urticate is a verb that means to sting. The Latin word urtica (OOR tea cah) means ‘sting.’ Our word
Ignoble is an adjective that means not honorable. The root word of ignoble is noble, which come
Adjutant is a noun that refers to an assistant. The Latin word adjuvare (ad joo VARE ay) means ‘to a
Passel is a noun that refers to a large group of indeterminate number. Our word of the day began as
Scud is a verb that means to move fast as if driven by the wind. It can also be used a noun to
Arrant is an adjective that means complete or utter. Coming from Middle English, our word of the day
Enfeeble is a verb that means to make weak. The root word of our word of the day is feeble, which co
Silt is a noun that refers to a deposit of sediment. It can also be used as a verb to mean ‘become f
Seedbed is a noun that refers to a place of development. A combination of two common English words,
Canaille is a noun that refers to the common people or the masses. The Italian word canaglia (ca NAH
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Maladaptive is an adjective that means not conducive to adaptation. The root word of the our word of
Parvenu is a noun that refers to an unknown person who has become rich and famous. The Latin word pe
Fountainhead is a noun that refers to the origin of something. After entering the English language i
Numismatic is an adjective that means monetary or related to currency. The Greek word nomisma (
Bellwether is a noun that refers to an indicator or predictor of something. Coming from Middle Engli
Ne plus ultra is a noun that refers to the highest point attainable. Our word of the day comes direc
