Word of the Day — Archive Page #287

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November 5, 2018
90%    10%    #54 votes

What does sinew mean?

tendon, sinew(noun)
a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment

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November 4, 2018
89%    11%    #109 votes

What does seriatim mean?

seriatim(adverb)
in a series; one after another

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November 3, 2018
94%    6%    #59 votes

What does connive mean?

connive(verb)
encourage or assent to illegally or criminally

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November 2, 2018
80%    20%    #82 votes

What does provender mean?

feed, provender(noun)
food for domestic livestock

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November 1, 2018
86%    14%    #68 votes

What does scimitar mean?

scimitar(noun)
a curved oriental saber; the edge is on the convex side of the blade

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October 31, 2018
80%    20%    #61 votes

What does jounce mean?

jolt, jar, jounce, shock(verb)
a sudden jarring impact

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October 30, 2018
81%    19%    #46 votes

What does corona mean?

aureole, corona(noun)
the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse

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