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Perfervid is an adjective that means intense and impassioned. Our word of the day comes from the Lat
Zonk is a verb that means to stun or stupefy. Our word of the day seems to have no origin except tha
Remiss is an adjective that means neglectful of duty. The Latin word remissus (ray MEESE ooose) mean
Encumber is a verb that means to burden or weigh down. The French word Combre (comb) refers to ‘a ri
Recompense is a verb that means to compensate or make amends. It can also be used as a noun that ref
Rarefied is an adjective that means of high class or caliber. The Latin word rarus (RAHR oos) means
Raiment is a noun that refers to clothing of the finest quality. Our word of the day originated in M
Peccable is an adjective that means capable of sin. The Latin word peccare (peck CAR ay) means ‘to s
Quaff is a verb that means to drink with gusto. The origin of our word of the day is unknown, but we
Popple is a verb that means to flow in a tumbling or rippling way. Derived from Middle English, popp
Yare is an adjective that means ready or set for action. Coming from Old English, our word of the da
Roister is a verb that means to engage in boisterous revelry. The Latin word rusticus (ROOS tea
Prima facie is an adjective that means based on the first impression. It can also be used as an adve
Objurgate is a verb that means to harshly criticize. The Latin word objugare (obe joo GARE ay) means
Mononym is a noun that refers to a first name without a surname. The Prefix M-O-N-O comes from Greek
Nouveau riche is an adjective that means a rich person who has recently acquired their wealth a
Nostrum is a noun that refers to a quick fix. The latin word noster (KNOW ster) means ‘our.’ Nostrum
Vinculum is a noun that refers to a unifying bond. The Latin word vincire (vin CHEER ay) means
Nitid is an adjective that means bright and lustrous. Our word of the day comes from the Latin word
Mentation is a noun that refers to mental activity. Mens (MENS) is the Latin word for minds. It has
