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Word of the Day Archives: October 2006

Word List with 18 words
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supernumerary
adjective
exceeding a necessary or usual number
diaphanous
adjective
allowing light to pass through
exculpate
verb
clear from alleged fault or guilt
gastronome
noun
lover of good food and drink
prestidigitation
noun
performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands
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mellifluous
adjective
flowing sweetly or smoothly
obviate
verb
anticipate and dispose of or make unnecessary
venal
adjective
capable of being bought
propinquity
noun
nearness
ubiquitous
adjective
being everywhere
redress
verb
set right
vicissitude
noun
change in condition or fortune
abjure
verb
renounce, reject, or shun
lugubrious
adjective
mournful
stolid
adjective
unexcitable
wheedle
verb
entice by flattery
putative
adjective
commonly thought or deemed
vehement
adjective
marked by intensity of emotions or convictions

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