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Quiescent [kwahy-ESS-ənt] Part of speech: adjective Origin: Latin, 17th century 1. In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy. Examples of quiescent in a sentence "My favorite band never broke up,...

1 Maj 202344s

Keep pressing on to the goal. There may be setbacks, there may be obstacles, but keep pressing on to finish the race. We do not need to be first, we just need to finish. Working to be better everyday ...

30 Apr 202318min

Glyph [glif] Part of speech: noun Origin: French, 18th century 1. A small graphic symbol. 2. Strictly, a sculptured symbol (e.g., as forming the ancient Mayan writing system). Examples of glyph in a s...

28 Apr 202349s

Hippodrome [HIP-ə-drohm] Part of speech: noun Origin: French, 16th century 1. A theater or other performance venue. 2. (In ancient Greece or Rome) A course for chariot or horse races. Examples of hipp...

27 Apr 20231min

Bedight [bih-DIHYT] Part of speech: adverb Origin: Middle English, 15th century 1. Adorned.Examples of bedight in a sentence "The artist’s walls were bedight in mirrors, which maximized the light." "H...

26 Apr 202344s

Colporteur [KOL-pohr-tər] Part of speech: noun Origin: French, 18th century 1. A person who sells books, newspapers, and similar literature. 2. Someone employed by a religious society to distribute Bi...

25 Apr 202351s

Eigengrau [AI-gən-grau] Part of speech: noun Origin: German, 20th century 1. The dark gray color people report seeing in the absence of light. Examples of eigengrau in a sentence "Henry awoke in the e...

25 Apr 202341s

Diablerie [di-AH-blə-ree] Part of speech: noun Origin: French, 17th century 1. Reckless mischief; charismatic wildness. 2. (Archaic) Sorcery supposedly assisted by the devil. Examples of diablerie in ...

24 Apr 202354s