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Current Word of the Day
chthonic
Dwelling in or under the earth; also, pertaining to the underworld
(This word is brought to you by dictionary.com.)
About Mike Smit's Word of the Day
I often find myself using words that most people wouldn't use in conversation. Usually I or the person I am talking to will point that out, and we'll laugh a little and then move on. I've decided to capture some of these words and include them here for your edification.
The thing is, I'm not so good at regular updates. So WOTD @ MikeSmit.com will check the age of the current word of the day. If it's too old, it will automatically go to Dictionary.com and download their latest word (and definition). If I came up with the Word of the Day, it will stay up for 48 hours; WOTDs from Dictionary.com last for 24 hours.
Of course, my words will be different from dictionary.com's words. They intentionally choose obscure words that few people know of. I use words that most people could define if they think about it, but that most people would never use in day-to-day life.
Past Words of the Day
This archive only includes my personal past 'Words of the Day'. You can also check out dictionary.com's archive.
| Word | Definition | Date |
| obfuscate | To make so confused or opaque as to be difficult to perceive or understand. | Jul 6th, 2006 |
| nonsensical | Lacking intelligible meaning: a nonsensical jumble of words.
Foolish; absurd: nonsensical ideas. | Nov 3rd, 2005 |
| nigh | Being near in time; close | May 10th, 2005 |
| banality | Something that is trite, obvious, or predictable; a commonplace. | Apr 27th, 2005 |
| prowess | Superior skill or ability, as in "Kerri's legendary volleyball prowess" | Apr 25th, 2005 |
| kvetch | To complain persistently and whiningly. | Mar 18th, 2005 |
| thespicacious | Behaving like a thespian, to the point of exaggeration; over-dramatic. | Mar 17th, 2005 |
| ensorcelled | Bewitched; enchanted | Mar 11th, 2005 |
| epistemic | Of, relating to, or involving knowledge; cognitive. As in:
"...foster the analogical thinking required by the Systems Approach for interdisciplinary cross-fertilization, 'epistemic things' generation, and 'technical objects' production." - CCCT '05 Website | Jan 18th, 2005 |
| misogynistic | Of or characterized by a hatred of women. | Jan 5th, 2005 |
| drubbing | 1. To defeat soundly.
2. To instill forcefully.
3. To thrash with a stick.
| Sep 26th, 2004 |
| lollygag | To waste time by puttering aimlessly; dawdle. | Sep 16th, 2004 |
| apt | 1. Exactly suitable; appropriate
2. Having a natural tendency; inclined | Sep 13th, 2004 |
| enigmatic | Of or resembling an enigma; puzzling. | Aug 29th, 2004 |
| insidious | 1. Working or spreading harmfully in a subtle or stealthy manner
2.Beguiling but harmful; alluring | Aug 26th, 2004 |
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