Word of the Day

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Total: 1932

Tactility

2021/6/24

Tactility is a noun that refers to the capability of being felt or touched. The Latin word Tactilis

Propitious

2021/6/23

Propitious is an adjective that means indicating a good chance of success. The Latin word propi

Quondam

2021/6/22

Quondam is an adjective that means former. Our word of the day comes directly from the Latin word fo

Homeric

2021/6/21

Homeric is an adjective that means epic or large scale. According to historians, Homer was a st

Wheel horse

2021/6/20

Wheel horse is a noun that refers to a hardworking or diligent person. Our word of the day comb

Diaspora

2021/6/19

Diaspora is a noun that refers to ‘people settled far from their ancestral homeland.’ The Greek pref

Clavate

2021/6/18

Clavate is an adjective that means ‘club-shaped.’ The Latin word clava (KLAH vah) means ‘club.’

Emporium

2021/6/17

Emporium is a noun that refers to ‘a major trading center.’ Our word of the day comes directly from

Sargasso

2021/6/16

Sargasso is a noun that refers to ‘a messy situation.’ Our word of the day is a word of Portuguese d

Modicum

2021/6/15

Modicum is a noun that refers to ‘a small quantity of something.’ Our word of the day comes from the

Hodiernal

2021/6/14

Hodiernal is an adjective that means ‘related to the present day. ‘ The Latin word hodie (AW de

Muggle

2021/6/13

Muggle is a noun that refers to ‘a person with no particular skills.’ Our word of the day comes from

Aphotic

2021/6/12

Aphotic is an adjective that means ‘having no light.’ Our word of the day combines the Greek prefix

Enfeoff

2021/6/11

Enfeoff is a verb that means ‘to surrender property.’ Coming from Middle English, our word of the da

Abuzz

2021/6/10

Abuzz is an adverb that means ‘characterized by lots of talk or gossip.’ Our word of the day be

Doyen

2021/6/9

Doyen is a noun that refers to ‘the most respected member of a particular field.’ The Latin word dec

Inanition

2021/6/8

Inanition is a noun that refers to ‘exhaustion or a lack of enthusiasm.’ Our word of the day comes f

Doddle

2021/6/7

Doddle is a noun that refers to ‘a very easy task.’ The origin or our word of the day is unknown, bu

Venerate

2021/6/6

Venerate is a verb that means ‘to revere or hold in high regard.’ The Latin word venerari (ven air A

Picaresque

2021/6/5

Picaresque is an adjective that means ‘related to the adventures of a rogue.’ The word can also be u