Word of the Day | Intercalary

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“If only it were possible to add an intercalary day to this week I might actually finish my writing project by the deadline.”


Word of the Day

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020

intercalary

[ in-tur-kuh-ler-ee, in-ter-kaluh-ree ] 

adjective

inserted or interpolated in the calendar, as an extra day or month.


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Word of the Day | Echelon

The sergeant stands ready to remind recruits who the commanding echelon is.


Word of the Day

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020

echelon

eshuh-lon ] 

noun

a level of command, authority, or rank: After years of service, she is now in the upper echelon of city officials.


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Word of the Day | Vug

Closeup photo ofVug with aragonite & calcite crystals in arenaceous, ferruginous, fossiliferous limestone


Word of the Day

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020

vug

[ vuhg, voog ] 

noun

Geology.

a small cavity in a rock or vein, often lined with crystals.