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'Bodega' Startup Draws Criticism, Mockery

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Words of the Year: 1066

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September 19, 2017

glabrous

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smooth or hairless

September 18, 2017

amanuensis

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one employed to write from dictation

September 17, 2017

portentous

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being a sign or omen

September 16, 2017

travesty

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a distorted or inferior imitation

September 15, 2017

inoculate

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to introduce an antibody or antigen into

September 14, 2017

marginalia

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marginal notes or nonessential items

September 13, 2017

precocious

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showing mature qualities at an early age

September 12, 2017

scour

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to move about or go through in search

September 11, 2017

bibelot

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a small decorative object

September 10, 2017

conversant

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having knowledge or experience

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9 Slang Words With Academic Origins

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Words of the Year: 1066

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How Often Is 'Biweekly'?

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Irregardless

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Challenging Vocabulary Quiz Returns!

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