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Vinous is an adjective that means ‘related to or fond of wine.’ The Latin word vinum (VEE noom) refe
Sensei is a noun that refers to ‘a teacher.’ Our word of the day comes directly from Japanese. It be
Evert is a verb that means ‘to turn inside out.’ The Latin word evertere (EV er tear ay) provides th
Pyrrhic is an adjective that means ‘achieved at an excessive cost.’ The origin of the word pyrr
Aphasia is a noun that refers to ‘a loss of the ability to speak.’ Our word of the day comes from th
Desideratum is a noun that refers to ‘something that is desired or wanted.’ The origin or desid
Faustian is an adjective that means ‘done without regard for future cost.’ Our word of the day has i
En masse is an adverb that means ‘in a group’ or ‘all together.’ Our word of the day comes directly
Sere is an adjective that means ‘dry’ or ‘without moisture.’ Our word of the day comes directly from
Abeyance is a noun that refers to ‘a state of disuse or suspension.’ Our word of the day began in La
Torsion is a noun that refers to ‘the act of twisting.’ The Latin word torquere (tork WHERE ay) mean
Lour is a verb that means ‘to be dark and gloomy.’ It can also be a noun that refers to ‘a scowl.’ T
Rubicon is a noun that means ‘an action that once done cannot be reversed.’ Our word of the day was
Caliginous is an adjective that means ‘obscure’ or ‘murky.’ Coming to English in the mid-16th centur
Brumous is an adjective that means ‘foggy and wintry.’ The Latin word bruma (BROOM uh) refers to ‘wi
Synesthesia is a noun that refers to a condition where one sense is replaced by another. The Latin p
Facticity is a noun that refers to the quality or being a fact. Our word of the day simply comes fro
Consilience is a noun that refers to the overlap between different fields of study. Our word of the
Megapolis is a noun that refers to a very large, heavy populated area. Our word of the day comes fro
Implacable is an adjective that means unstoppable or relentless. The origin of our word of the day i