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Pettifog is a verb that means to argue over minor points. Our word of the day comes from two early E
Fantod is a noun that refers to an attack of nervousness. The origin of our word of the day is uncle
Vade mecum is a noun that refers to something regularly carried by a person. Coming directly from a
Tootle is a verb that means to travel in a leisurely way. It can also be used as a noun th
Umami is a noun that refers to a delicious meaty taste. Umami is also an adjective that means ‘
Lese majesty is a noun that refers to an attack on a custom or tradition. The Latin phrase leasa maj
Corollary is a noun that refers to something that follows naturally. The Latin word corolla (co ROLL
Abseil is a verb that means to lower with a rope. Our word of the day comes from the German wor
Conlang is a noun that refers to an artificially created language. Our word of the day came around i
Recreant is an adjective that means cowardly or unfaithful to duty. The word can also be used a
Organon is a noun that refers to an instrument for acquiring knowledge. Our word of the day comes di
Popinjay is a noun that refers to a vain or supercilious person. Our word of the day comes indirectl
Hermitage is a noun that refers to a secluded hideaway. The word ‘hermit,’ meaning ‘a person li
