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BANAL (adj):

Need a word to describe something unoriginal, commonplace/trivial, or predictably boring? This could work.

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November 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Increase Your Lexicon: INCURSION (noun)

Think about the words "invasion," "raid," etc.

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November 3, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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MOROSE (adj):

Just think about Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh for this one, lol

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November 1, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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LACHRYMOSE (adj):

Do you cry a lot at movies? Maybe this word describes you.

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October 31, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Increase Your Lexicon: DONNYBROOK (noun)

This word originated from a real place called Donnybrook, Ireland. It's fun to say and hear. Perhaps not as fun to experience.

*plays Trillville "Neva Eva"*
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November 4, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Increase Your Lexicon: PECCADILLO (noun):

No one is perfect; we all have our peccadillos that make us human. So why pretend otherwise?

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October 30, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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MORIBUND (adj):

Anything that's dying could be described with this word. I see it more often used to describe things (economy, organizations, etc) as opposed to organisms like in my example, though.

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October 29, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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ERSATZ (adj):

This is a word for a substitute, something artificial, imitation, etc.

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October 27, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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TITILLATE (verb):

Ever had something provoke or arouse you in a good or pleasurable way? Or it stimulated your senses/imagination, etc? You might say it titillated you or was titillating.

What titillates you?

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October 28, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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MISOGYNOIR (noun)

Shoutout to Dr. Moya Bailey for this term that describes discrimination against Black women specifically. It's important, and sadly, all too relevant in many ways right now.

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October 26, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Big reason for #IncreaseYourLexicon ... gotta look up those words on the spot!
I was watching akeelah and the bee yesterday. And the best part of it was seeing her actively in the dictionary looking up words. Let me go find this girl a dictionary and a set of encyclopedias. It was one of my fun things to do as a kid (yes) and those tools never left me.
October 25, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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PROVENANCE (noun)

Ever wondered where a piece of art originated? You're inquiring about its provenance.

In more legal terms, you could compare this to the phrase "chain of custody."

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October 25, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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DISPASSIONATE (adj)

I always think about this Thanos quote about snapping half of everyone: "But random, DISPASSIONATE, fair to rich and poor alike. They called me a madman."

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October 24, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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HABERDASHERY (noun)

Fellas getting suited & booted with some nice accessories? You might say you've put on some fine haberdashery. Or also, that you bought those pieces from one.

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October 23, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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ROLLICKING (adj).

Ever known someone who keeps the fun, carefree vibes going? Maybe they're a little boisterous and rowdy... bringing that type of energy? This is a good word.

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October 22, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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AUTODIDACT (noun)

There are so many resources out there for autodidacts, but some things are still better learned from a teacher/formal training.

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October 21, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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PUISSANT (adj)

Not sure I'm mature enough to take this word seriously. But... the more you know!

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October 20, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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INSCRUTABLE (adj)

Another word for incomprehensible, cryptic, obscure, etc....

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October 19, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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TREMULOUS (adj).

Think of tremors, trembling, etc. "I'm literally shaking right now" 😂

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October 18, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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FUSSBUDGET (noun)

I love this word but I've yet to hear it in the wild😂. A person who complains or worries about seemingly everything.... this is a good word for them.

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October 17, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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PERNICIOUS (adj)

Ever seen/experienced something destructive, evil or harmful, especially in a subtle or gradual way? This is a word for it.

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October 16, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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WANTON (adj)

I've only heard/seen this word attached to obscene violence, although it also can refer to extreme lust or wasteful extravagance.

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October 15, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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RESTIVE (adj)

Ever took your pet to the vet? Yeah....

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October 14, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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INTEGUMENT (noun)

Not my favorite word in the world when much simpler words will do. But I learned it.

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October 13, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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FULSOME (adj)

Several meanings, but usually meant to describe something done in extreme abundance, excess... can be positive or negative
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October 12, 2026 at 1:36 PM