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Polyglot: Word of the Day
Polyglot, n. A person who speaks, writes, or reads a number of languages. My friend Kip speaks French, Spanish, Esperanto and a dialect of Chinese. He is also able to program in BASIC, COBOL and C++. I would say that he … Continue reading
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Solipsism: Word of the Day
Solipsism, n. Extreme preoccupation with and indulgence of one’s feelings, desires, etc.; egoistic self-absorption. Some would say that “writing for oneself” is a form of solipsism. Others would say that saying the that (above) was asking for trouble. How will … Continue reading
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Froward: Word of the Day
Froward, adj. Willfully contrary; not easily managed: to be worried about one’s froward, intractable child. The toddler who lived in the house across the fence from us screamed day and night. Its cries never sounded like pain or fear, but … Continue reading
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Concupiscent: Word of the Day
Concupiscent, adj. Lustful. Elmo experienced concupiscent feelings while staring through the dealership window at the new pick-up truck. How will you use concupiscent in a sentence today?
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Nympholepsy: Word of the Day
Nympholepsy, n. A frenzy of emotion, as for something unattainable. The idea of winning the Mega-Lottery had the entire town swooning in nympholepsy. How will you use nympholepsy in a sentence today?
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Nonplussed: Word of the Day
Nonplussed, n. A state of utter perplexity. The student was nonplussed by the academic language of the professor. How will you use nonplussed in a sentence today?
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Mussitate: Word of the Day
Mussitate, v. To speak in a low voice; to mumble. To mouth words without speaking. The teacher knew she was in for a long learning curve with her students, most of whom could not read without mussitating. How will you … Continue reading
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Remonstrate: Word of the Day
Remonstrate, v. To say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval. At the close of the speaker’s plea, the host was forced to remonstrate against his stand. How will you use remonstrate in a sentence today?
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Raconteur: Word of the Day
Raconteur, n. A person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly. Samuel Clemens was considered both a writer and a man who could deliver stories before a group, a true raconteur. How will you use raconteur in a sentence … Continue reading
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The Daily "Huh?" – Unspelled
Image: Guilty as Charged Unspelled Nobody does it better, and nothing stays the same, no one knows how to stop it; and nothing stays the change.
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