Word of the Day — Archive Page #67

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August 9, 2023
82%    18%    #77 votes

What does valor mean?

heroism, gallantry, valor, valour, valorousness, valiance, valiancy(noun)
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

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August 8, 2023
66%    34%    #65 votes

What does Wrest mean?

wrest(verb)
obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically

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August 7, 2023
80%    20%    #94 votes

What does Obelus mean?

obelus(Noun)
A mark, similar to or u00F7, used to indicate a written or printed passage.

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August 6, 2023
71%    29%    #80 votes

What does Addend mean?

addend(noun)
a number that is added to another number (the augend)

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August 5, 2023
77%    23%    #89 votes

What does Augend mean?

augend(noun)
a number to which another number (the addend) is added

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August 4, 2023
73%    27%    #84 votes

What does Nauseant mean?

emetic, vomit, vomitive, nauseant(noun)
a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting

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August 3, 2023
69%    31%    #98 votes

What does Acnestis mean?

acnestis(Noun)
The part of an animal's skin that it cannot reach to scratch itself - usually the space between the shoulder blades.

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