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mancinism
n. the condition of being left-handed

May 6, 2011May 5, 2011 | Language

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olitory
adj. produced in a kitchen garden

April 29, 2011April 28, 2011 | Language

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sprezzatura
n. the art of making a difficult task appear effortless

April 21, 2011April 20, 2011 | Language

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resipiscence
n. acknowledgment that one has been mistaken

April 15, 2011April 7, 2011 | Language

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pluviose
adj. rainy

madefy
v. to make wet

April 8, 2011April 7, 2011 | Language

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nikhedonia
n. the pleasure of anticipating victory or success

April 1, 2011April 1, 2011 | Language

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lipwisdom
n. wisdom in talk without practice

“It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves.” — La Rochefoucauld

March 25, 2011March 17, 2011 | Language

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perendinate
v. to put off until the day after tomorrow

March 18, 2011March 11, 2011 | Language

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curglaff
n. the shock felt on first plunging into cold water

March 11, 2011March 7, 2011 | Language

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quadragesimarian
n. one who observes Lent

March 4, 2011February 26, 2011 | Language

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