Word of the Day

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Episodes

Total: 1932

Conge

2021/8/3

Conge is a noun that refers to an unceremonious dismissal. Coming originally from the Latin word com

Noxious

2021/8/2

Noxious is an adjective that means dangerous. The Latin word noxa (NOKES ah) means ‘harm.’ This word

Nimbus

2021/8/1

Nimbus is a noun that refers to a luminous cloud surrounding something. The Latin word nimbus (NEEM

Devi

2021/7/31

Devi is a noun that refers to a Goddess and it is sometimes used as a title. Our word of the day com

Laggard

2021/7/30

Laggard is an adjective that means the tendency to lag behind. It’s also a noun that refers to

Picayune

2021/7/29

Picayune is an adjective that means petty or meaningless and a noun that refers to an insignificant&

Squee

2021/7/28

Squee is a noun that means a delighted squeal and a verb that means to squeal. The origin of sq

Erumpent

2021/7/27

Erumpent is an adjective that means bursting forth. Our word of the day comes from the Latin erumpen

Felicitate

2021/7/26

Felicitate is a verb that means to congratulate. The Latin word Felix (FAY licks) means ‘happy,’ and

Jejune

2021/7/25

Jejune is an adjective that means naive or simplistic. Our word of the day comes from the Latin word

Scunner

2021/7/24

Scunner is a noun that refers to a strong dislike. The exact origin of scunner is unknown but we can

Flexuous

2021/7/23

Flexuous is an adjective that means full of bends and curves. Our word of the day comes from the Lat

Adventitious

2021/7/22

Adventitious is an adjective that means happening by chance not design. The Latin word adventic

Bunyip

2021/7/21

Bunyip is a noun that refers to a counterfeit or imposter. It's also an adjective that means phony.

Clamant

2021/7/20

Clamant is an adjective that means forcing itself on the attention. Our word of the day is derived f

Brummagem

2021/7/19

Brummagem is an adjective that means cheap or counterfeit. In the 17th century, Birmingham, England

Impalpable

2021/7/18

Impalpable is an adjective that means not easily understood. Our word of the day comes from the Lati

Gamesome

2021/7/17

Gamesome is an adjective that means playful and happy. Our word of the day combines the word ‘game’

Cannonade

2021/7/16

Cannonade is a noun that refers to a continuous bombardment or effort. Our word of the day is derive

Breviary

2021/7/15

Breviary is a noun that refers to a brief summary. The Latin word brevis (BRE vis) means ‘short’ or