Word of the Day — Archive Page #63

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September 6, 2023
82%    18%    #74 votes

What does corollary mean?

corollary(noun)
a practical consequence that follows naturally

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September 5, 2023
86%    14%    #93 votes

What does vagary mean?

vagary(noun)
an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)

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September 4, 2023
70%    30%    #67 votes

What does homily mean?

homily, preachment(noun)
a sermon on a moral or religious topic

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September 3, 2023
70%    30%    #83 votes

What does glom mean?

hook, snitch, thieve, cop, knock off, glom(verb)
take by theft

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September 2, 2023
68%    32%    #69 votes

What does comprise mean?

consist, comprise(verb)
be composed of

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September 1, 2023
81%    19%    #79 votes

What does cogent mean?

cogent, telling, weighty(adj)
powerfully persuasive

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August 31, 2023
88%    12%    #105 votes

What does rectitude mean?

uprightness, rectitude(noun)
righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest

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