Word of the Day: syncope
The Word of the Day is a noun that means “the contraction of a word by omitting one or more sounds from the middle.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here .
May 31, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 76
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Word of the Day: sinsyne
The Word of the Day is an adverb that means “from that time” or “since then.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here !
May 30, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 75
Word of the Day: foehn
The Word of the Day is a noun that indicates “a warm, dry wind descending a mountain, as on the north side of the Alps.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here !
May 29, 2022•3 min•Season 3Ep. 74
Word of the Day: descant
The Word of the Day is a verb that means “to comment or discourse at great length.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here .
May 28, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 73
Word of the Day: kowtow
The Word of the Day is a verb that originally pertained to bowing but is often used today to mean “to act in a manner showing excessive deference or eagerness to please.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here ....
May 27, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 72
Word of the Day: fichu
The Word of the Day is a noun that refers to “a kerchief or shawl, generally triangular in shape, worn draped over the shoulders or around the neck with the ends drawn together on the breast.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here !...
May 26, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 71
Word of the Day: macramé
The Word of the Day is a noun that refers to “an elaborately patterned lacelike webbing made of hand-knotted cord, yarn, or the like, and used for wall decorations, hanging baskets, garments, and accessories.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here !...
May 25, 2022•3 min•Season 3Ep. 70
Word of the Day: meunière
The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “dipped in flour, sautéed in butter, and sprinkled with lemon juice and chopped parsley.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here .
May 24, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 69
Word of the Day: victorine
The Word of the Day is a noun that denotes “a fur scarf with long tabs at the ends.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here !
May 23, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 68
Word of the Day: carapace
The Word of the Day is a noun that indicates “a bony or chitinous shield, test, or shell covering some or all of the dorsal part of an animal, as of a turtle.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here !...
May 22, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 67
Word of the Day: tisane
The Word of the Day is a noun that refers to “aromatic or herb-flavored tea.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here !
May 21, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 66
Word of the Day: hootenanny
The Word of the Day is a noun that means “an informal session at which folk singers and instrumentalists perform for their own enjoyment.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here .
May 20, 2022•3 min•Season 3Ep. 65
Word of the Day: tenebrific
The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “producing darkness.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here !
May 19, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 64
Word of the Day: agglutinative
The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “pertaining to or noting a language characterized by combining morphemes without fusion or morphophonemic change.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here ....
May 18, 2022•3 min•Season 3Ep. 63
Word of the Day: aegis
The Word of the Day is a noun that means “protection” or “support.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here !
May 17, 2022•3 min•Season 3Ep. 62
Word of the Day: cherubic
The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “of or having the nature of a cherub, or an angel represented as a rosy-cheeked child with wings.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here .
May 16, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 61
Word of the Day: toxophilite
The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a devotee of archery.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here .
May 15, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 60
Word of the Day: bilious
The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “extremely unpleasant or distasteful.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here !
May 14, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 59
Word of the Day: baksheesh
The Word of the Day is a noun that refers to “a tip, present, or gratuity.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here .
May 13, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 58
Word of the Day: tantivy
The Word of the Day is an interjection that is used as a hunting cry when a chase is at full speed, though it is also often used to mimic the sound of blowing a horn. Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here !...
May 12, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 57
Word of the Day: colcannon
The Word of the Day is a noun that refers to “an Irish dish made of cabbage, kale, or other greens, and potatoes boiled and mashed together.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here !
May 11, 2022•3 min•Season 3Ep. 56
Word of the Day: auriferous
The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “yielding or containing gold.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here !
May 10, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 55
Word of the Day: porphyry
The Word of the Day is a noun that refers to “a very hard rock, anciently quarried in Egypt, having a dark, purplish-red groundmass containing small crystals of feldspar.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here !...
May 09, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 54
Word of the Day: nurturance
The Word of the Day is a noun that means “warm and affectionate physical and emotional support and care.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here !
May 08, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 53
Word of the Day: tatterdemalion
The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “ragged,” “unkempt,” or “dilapidated.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here !
May 07, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 52
Word of the Day: disambiguate
The Word of the Day is a verb that means “to remove the ambiguity from” or “to make unambiguous.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here !
May 06, 2022•3 min•Season 3Ep. 51
Word of the Day: paso doble
The Word of the Day is a noun that refers to “a two-step, especially one done to Latin American rhythms.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here !
May 05, 2022•3 min•Season 3Ep. 50
Word of the Day: saber
The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a heavy, one-edged sword, usually slightly curved, used especially by cavalry.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here !
May 04, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 49
Word of the Day: communiqué
The Word of the Day is a noun that means “an official bulletin or communication, usually to the press or public.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here !
May 03, 2022•3 min•Season 3Ep. 48
Word of the Day: Saturnian
The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “prosperous, happy, or peaceful.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here !
May 02, 2022•2 min•Season 4Ep. 47
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