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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

Word of the Day : April 23, 2021 Bogart verb BOH-gahrt Definition 1 : to cause (someone) to do something by means of force or coercion : bully 2 : to use the entirety of or consume without sharing Did you know? The legendary film actor Humphrey Bogart was known for playing a range of tough characters in a series … Continue reading Word of the Day -Bogart

Word of the Day : April 22, 2021 Ebullient adjective ih-BULL-yunt Definition 1 : boiling, agitated 2 : characterized by ebullience : having or showing liveliness and enthusiasm Did you know? Someone who is ebullient is bubbling over with enthusiasm, so it shouldn't be much of a surprise that ebullient derives from the Latin verb ebullire, which means "to bubble out." When ebullient was first used in … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ebullient