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Word of the Day: Fatuous

Word of the Day: Fatuous

fat-u-ous / ˈfa-chü-əs adjective 1.      foolish or inanely sillyNo mistake is more common and more fatuous than appealing to logic in cases which are beyond her jurisdiction.Samuel Butler, 1835-1902 2.      unreal; illusoryEverybody...

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Word of the Day: Dam and Damn

Word of the Day: Dam and Damn

Damdam / dăm nouna wall built across a river or lake that controls water flowWords, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.  William...

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Word of the Day: Sisyphean

Word of the Day: Sisyphean

sis-y-phe-an / ˌsisəˈfēən adjective 1.     referring to the mythological character Sisyphus, of or relating to a task that seems endless or as if no progress will be madeLife is a Sisyphean race, run ever faster toward a finish line...

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Word of the Day: Quiet

Word of the Day: Quiet

qui-et / ˈkwīət adjective 1.      making little to no soundYou must keep quiet or say only things that improve silence.Greek Proverb 2.      having little to no motion; calmThe heart of the wise man lies quiet like limpid...

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