12 new words everyday
12/06/2026
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GAB
GAB
The hook on the end of an eccentric rod opposite the strap.See. Illust. of Eccentric.
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SENTIMENTALISM
SENTIMENTALISM
The quality of being sentimental; the character or behavior ofa sentimentalist; sentimentality.
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JUPATI PALM
JUPATI PALM
A great Brazilian palm tree (Raphia tædigera), used by thenatives for many purposes.
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CORRUPTIONIST
CORRUPTIONIST
One who corrupts, or who upholds corruption. Sydney Smith.
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CROUKE
CROUKE
A crock; a jar. [Obs.] Chauser.
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DEFLUX
DEFLUX
Downward flow. [Obs.] Bacon.
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POSTHOUSE
POSTHOUSE
Posthumos. [Obs.] I. Watts. Fuller.
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OUTPREACH
OUTPREACH
To surpass in preaching.And for a villain's quick conversion A pillory can outpreach aparson. Trumbull.
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HORRIDNESS
HORRIDNESS
The quality of being horrid.
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QUERCITRIN
QUERCITRIN
A glucoside extracted from the bark of the oak (Quercus) as abitter citron-yellow crystalline substance, used as a pigment andcalled quercitron.
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CHLAMYS
CHLAMYS
A loose and flowing outer garment, worn by the ancient Greeks;a kind of cloak.
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NEO-HELLENISM
NEO-HELLENISM
Hellenism as surviving or revival in modern times; the practiceor pursuit of ancient Greek ideals in modern life, art, orliterature, as in the Renaissance.