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March 23, 2018
76%    24%    #54 votes

What does bunglesome mean?

awkward, bunglesome, clumsy, ungainly(adj)
difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape

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March 22, 2018
72%    28%    #84 votes

What does polemology mean?

polemology(Noun)
the study of human conflict and war

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March 21, 2018
79%    21%    #70 votes

What does dornick mean?

Dornick(n.s.)
A species of linen cloath used in Scotland for the table.

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March 20, 2018
82%    18%    #64 votes

What does telegenic mean?

telegenic(Adjective)
having an appearance and exhibiting qualities thought to be attractive to television viewers

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March 19, 2018
61%    39%    #67 votes

What does anent mean?

anent(Preposition)
Concerning, with regard to, about, in respect to, as to, insofar as, inasmuch as

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March 18, 2018
83%    18%    #66 votes

What does invigilate mean?

invigilate, proctor(verb)
watch over (students taking an exam, to prevent cheating)

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March 17, 2018
82%    18%    #46 votes

What does laudable mean?

applaudable, commendable, laudable, praiseworthy(adj)
worthy of high praise

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