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Word of the Day - Analogue Word of the Day: November 2, 2023 Analogue noun AN-uh-log What It Means Analogue refers to something that is similar to something else in design, origin, use, etc. In other words, an analogue is analogous to something else. // There are many historical analogues to our current political situation that we can learn … Continue reading Word of the Day – Analogue

Word of the Day: November 1, 2023 Fuliginous adjective fyoo-LIJ-uh-nus What It Means Fuliginous is a formal adjective that is synonymous with sooty; it describes things related to, containing, or producing soot. It can also describe things that are figuratively sooty—that is, dark or murky, as in "fuliginous soul"—as well as things that are dark or sooty in … Continue reading Word of the Day – Fuliginous

Word of the Day : October 31, 2023 Eldritch adjective EL-dritch What It Means Eldritch describes things that are strange or unnatural, especially in a way that inspires fear. The word is often used as a synonym for eerie. // She's afraid to visit haunted houses because the eldritch decor and sound effects are too realistic for her liking. See the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Eldritch

Word of the Day: October 30, 2023 Werewolf noun WAIR-woolf What It Means Werewolf refers to a person transformed into a wolf or capable of assuming a wolf's form, especially during the full moon. // She went to the Halloween party dressed as a werewolf, wearing faux fur from head to toe. See the entry > WEREWOLF In … Continue reading Word of the Day – Werewolf