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Autumnal is an adjective that means ‘characteristic of autumn. The word autumn comes from Latin and
Favonian is an adjective that means ‘related to the west wind’ or ‘mild wind.’ Coming from Roman myt
Terricolous is an adjective that means ‘living in or on the ground.’ Our word of the day comes from
Gerund is a noun that refers to a verb that functions as a noun. Our word of the day has its origin
Clowder is a noun that refers to a group of cats. Coming from a Middle English word for ‘a mass’ or
Prelusive is an adjective that means ‘introductory.’ The prefix P-R-E means before. If something is
Daphnean is an adjective that means shy or bashful. Taking its name from a beautiful but demure mus
Postcenal is an adjective that means ‘occurring after dinner.’ The prefix P-O-S-T means ‘after,’ wh
Chirk is a verb that means to make cheerful or lively. Our word of the day was born in the Middle
Precariat is a noun that refers to someone whose employment and income are considered unstable. Our
Chanteuse is a noun that refers to a female singer, especially in a nightclub.The French word for ‘s
Pleroma is a noun that refers to a state of perfect fullness. Coming directly from the Greek word t
Caliban is a noun that refers to a man having a savage, beastly nature. Derived from a character of
Calenture is a noun that refers to a fever or illness brought on by heat. The Latin word calere mea
Fastidious is an adjective that means very attentive and concerned about accuracy. Coming from the
Nomenclature is a noun that refers to the devising or choosing of names for things. Our word of the
Twee is an adjective that means ‘excessively quaint or dainty. Our word of the day’s origin is from
Sitzkrieg is a noun that refers to a war or phase of war in which there is little or no active warfa
Transmarine is an adjective that means passing over or crossing the sea. The Latin prefix TRANS mea
Temerarious is an adjective that means ‘reckless or rash.’ Our word of the day comes directly from t
