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Calque is a noun that refers to a word that comes from one language and enters another with the same
Benignant is an adjective that means kindly or benevolent. In addition to our word of the day, the
Idler is a noun that refers to a habitually lazy person. Our word of the day has its origin in the O
Venturesome is an adjective that means willing to take risks. Coming from Middle English, the word v
Bane is a noun that refers to a cause of great distress or annoyance. The Old English word bana (BAH
Maladroit is an adjective that means ineffective or bungling. The word adroit has French origins an
Whirligig is a noun that refers to a toy that spins around. Our word of the day came from Late Midd
Coppice is a noun that refers to a thick growth of shrubbery, small trees or underbrush. The Latin
Tetchy is an adjective that means bad-tempered and irritable. Our word of the day has something of
Covey is a noun that refers to a small party or flock of birds. The Latin word cubare (coo BAR ay)
Riparian is an adjective that means related to rivers or streams. Our word of the day, which has be
Mure is a verb that means to shut in an enclosed space. Our word of the day comes from the Old Fren
Prevenient is an adjective that means preceding The Latin prefix P-R-E means ‘before.’ You can find
Propaedeutic is a noun that refers to a preparatory study or instruction. Derived from the Greek wo
Taxonomy is a noun that refers to a system of classification. Our word of the day comes from the G
Oxytone is an adjective that means having an accent on the last syllable. It’s also a noun that refe
Taurine is an adjective that refers to a bull. The Latin word taurus (TAR oos) means bull. By addi
Epicrisis is a noun that refers to something that follows a crisis. Our word of the day combines th
Syllogism is a noun that refers to a form of logical argument featuring two propositions and a concl
Asportation is a noun that refers to the illegal carrying away of property. The Latin word asportar
