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    • Word of the Day: Some forgotten words regain relevance because the world eventually grows into the problems they were created to describe. ...
      04 Jun, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
    • Word of the Day: Few forgotten English words capture human vanity as sharply as “cockalorum.” Humorous, dramatic and deeply observant, the ...
      01 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
    • Meet Scott Remer: Scott Remer, believed to be America’s only full-time elite spelling bee coach, is once again in the spotlight after repor...
      25 May, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
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    • In a world increasingly shaped by disposable content and fleeting digital interactions, vellichor reminds people of the enduring emotional ...
      15 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
    • Word of the day: Few forgotten words capture the spirit of the digital misinformation age as sharply as “gobemouche.” Humorous, dramatic an...
      14 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
    • Word of the Day: As society continues to grapple with uncertainty, metamodernism offers a vocabulary for understanding the emotional comple...
      12 May, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
    • Word of the Day: As language evolves to meet the demands of speed and simplicity, words like ‘circumambient’ preserve a sense of its origin...
      10 May, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
    • Éblouissant is a French word meaning dazzling or stunning, often used for beauty so striking it feels overwhelming. This French Word of the...
      08 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
    • As global conversations become increasingly fragmented and polarised, quodlibetarianism serves as a reminder of the importance of intellect...
      06 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
    • Word of the Day: ‘Pandiculation’ is a word that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. It captures a fleeting, almost unconscious ...
      05 May, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
    • Word of the Day: Crepuscule is more than a synonym for twilight, it is a word that encapsulates the beauty of transition, the poetry of imp...
      01 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
    • Word of the Day: Blatherskite proves the enduring richness of the English language, a word that blends humor, critique, and precision into ...
      01 May, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
    • The term ‘callithumpian’ dates back to 19th-century America, where it was associated with so-called callithumpian parades, noisy, mock proc...
      29 Apr, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
    • Soliloquy is a word rich in literary prestige and emotional resonance. It speaks to those moments when inner thoughts demand expression, wh...
      29 Apr, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
    • Word of the Day: The word has a subtly intellectual tone and is often used in psychology, literature and cultural commentary. It implies th...
      28 Apr, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
    • Tintinnabulation is more than just a word, it is an experience captured in language. It demonstrates how sound can be translated into sylla...
      28 Apr, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
    • Exigeant, a French term permeating English luxury and professional circles, defines a standard of uncompromising excellence. This explorati...
      27 Apr, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
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