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Word of the Day : April 29, 2021 Amicable adjective AM-ih-kuh-bul Definition : characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable Did you know? Amicable showed up in the English language in the 15th century, ushered in by writers who had such a love of Latin that they were using a literary form of the language, now called Late Latin, when all the other … Continue reading Word of the Day – Amicable

Word of the Day : April 28, 2021 Herald verb HAIR-uld Definition 1 : to give notice of : announce 2 a : to greet especially with enthusiasm : hail b : publicize 3 : to signal the approach of : foreshadow Did you know? While herald the verb is more common today, herald the noun is older. When the word was first used in the early 14th century, it … Continue reading Word of the Day – Herald

Word of the Day : April 27, 2021 Rococo adjective ruh-KOH-koh Definition 1 a : of or relating to an artistic style especially of the 18th century characterized by fanciful curved asymmetrical forms and elaborate ornamentation b : of or relating to an 18th century musical style marked by light gay ornamentation and departure from thoroughbass and polyphony 2 : excessively ornate … Continue reading Word of the Day – Rococo

Word of the Day : April 26, 2021 Epicure noun EP-ih-kyur Definition : one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine Did you know? The word epicure is currently associated with indulging the appetite, but that is a long way from the teachings of the man to whom we owe the word. The ancient Greek philosopher … Continue reading Word of the Day – Epicure