Category : A word A day

specie

noun: 1. Money, especially in a form that has an intrinsic value (for example, coins made from precious metals as opposed to paper...

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neoist

noun: One who favors or employs new ideas, styles, techniques, etc. adjective: Favoring new ideas, styles, techniques, etc.

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war hawk

noun: One who advocates war, military intervention, or other aggressive measures.

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dithyramb

noun: 1. A piece of writing or speech in an inflated or wildly enthusiastic manner. 2. An impassioned Greek choral song, originally...

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rheology

noun: The study of the deformation and flow of matter.

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vorpal

adjective: 1. Sharp. 2. Deadly.

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zephyr

noun: 1. A wind blowing from the west. 2. A gentle breeze. 3. A soft and light garment, fabric, or yarn. 4. Anything having a soft,...

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struldbrug

noun: Very old and decrepit.

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lilliput

adjective: Tiny. noun: Someone or something very small.

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Scarborough warning

noun: A very short notice or no notice.

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Shrewsbury clock

noun: Something precise or exact.

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borstal

noun: A reformatory for young offenders.

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