WOTD: Periapt
There is no immediate significance to me choosing the word. It was a completely random selection. Or maybe it was fate. Who can tell for sure? periapt (n.) IPA Pronunciation: … Continue Reading ⇒
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WOTD: Jackanape
Modern insults are rather uncreative. Our vocabulary has become drab and boring when you want to make yourself feel better by making someone else feel worse. Today’s word of the … Continue Reading ⇒
WOTD: Russet
Breaking away from words that look like you know them, here’s something different. russet (adj.) IPA Pronunciation: a yellow or reddish light brown HORATIO …But look, the morn, in russet … Continue Reading ⇒
WOTD: Approve
Continuing with the theme of words that are spelled and pronounced the same as modern words but have different meanings, I give you – approve (v.) IPA Pronunciation: try, prove, … Continue Reading ⇒
WOTD: Dewlap
Here’s a fun word. There’s nothing like odd names for body parts that you don’t really care about. dewlap (n.) IPA Pronunciation: /`d(j)ulæp/ folds of loose skin around the neck … Continue Reading ⇒