Word of the Day Archive

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Sunday, July 27, 2025

IMPERVIOUS - describes that which does not allow something such as water or light to enter or pass through.

Saturday, July 26, 2025

SCUTTLEBUTT - refers to rumor or gossipin other words, talk or stories about someone or something that may not be true.

Friday, July 25, 2025

APOTROPAIC - The etchings are believed to be associated with ancient apotropaic rituals.

Thursday, July 24, 2025

FESTER - can also mean, in the context of wounds, sores, etc.

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

DARLING - can refer to a dearly loved person or to someone who is liked very much by a person or group.

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

UNCANNY - is typically used to describe something that is strange or unusual in a way that is surprising or difficult to understand.

Monday, July 21, 2025

GLOSS - Many unfamiliar terms are glossed in the books introduction.