Word of the day: tercel
noun. (archaic) male hawk or falcon
(via violentbliss)
Word / Phrase of the day: Hobson’s choice
noun. a choice in which only one option is offered; the choice to take it or leave it
Word of the day: cacoepy
noun. bad or mistaken pronunciation
Word of the day: suriphobia
noun. fear of mice
Word of the day: murage
noun. (archaic) a tax levied for the construction or maintenance of town walls
Word of the day: beadledom
noun. the world of petty and officious bureaucrats
Word of the day: belvedere
noun. any architectural structure sited to take advantage of a fine or scenic view; a turret, or open shelter on roof that gives a fine view
Word of the day: onus
noun. burden; responsibility; obligation
Word of the day: penury
noun. extreme poverty; destitution
Word of the day: pellagra
noun. a vitamin deficiency disease most commonly caused by a lack of vitamin B3, niacin
Word of the Day (19/03/12)
Invective: [in-vek-tiv]
noun.
1. abusive language, expression or discourse.
2. insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
3. a railing accusation; vituperation.
Synonyms :
abuse, vituperation, insult
(Source: nostalgic-labyrinth)
Word of the day: sang-froid
noun. coolness of mind; calmness; composure
Word of the day: ferule
noun. an instrument, such as a cane, stick, or flat piece of wood, used in punishing children
Word of the day: chirality or laterality
noun. the preference that most humans show for one side of their body over the other; left or right handedness
[note: heard this word on the new episode of Alcatraz.]
