Word Of The Day

Mantra

 (Sanskrit) a “sacred utterance” in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns



Predicament

an especially difficult, unpleasant or trying situation



Proceleusmatic

inciting, animating, or inspiring.



Quidnunc

a person who is eager to know the latest news and gossip.



Ferhoodle

to confuse or mix up.



logophile

a lover of words.



Paronomasia

the use of a word in different senses or the use of words similar in sound to achieve a specific effect, as humor or a dual meaning; punning.



Nickelodeon

an early movie theater where a film or a variety show could be seen, usually for the admission price of a nickel.



Supergiant

an exceptionally luminous star whose diameter is more than 100 times that of the sun.



Filament

a thin wire in a light bulb (= the glass part of an electric lamp) that produces light when electricity is passed through it