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There's a glitch in the etymology of glitch—the origins of the word are not known for sure, though it may derive from the Yiddish glitsh, meaning 'sl

Definition

1 a : a usually minor malfunction; also : an unexpected defect, fault, flaw, or imperfection

b : a minor problem that causes a temporary setback : snag

2 : a false or spurious electronic signal

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to permit, approve, or agree.

bolshie | Definition of bolshie in English by Oxford Dictionaries

"Definition of bolshie - (of a person or attitude) deliberately combative or uncooperative"

Capricious

Capricious adj.  Characterized by or subject to whim; impulsive and unpredictable. “He’s such a capricious boss I never know how he’ll react.”

English Learner's Word of the Day: casserole - Learner's Dictionary

1 : food (such as meat, noodles, and vegetables) baked together and served in a deep dish

[count]

a seafood casserole

[noncount]

I made tuna casserole for dinner.

2 [count] : a deep dish used for baking

meat and noodles served in a casserole

— called also casserole dish

maelstrom

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maelstrom \ ˈmāl-strəm , -ˌsträm\ noun

1. a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

2. a state of confusion or turmoil

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A.Word.A.Day --cremains

A.Word.A.Day --cremains

PRONUNCIATION:

(kri-MAYNZ)

MEANING:

noun: Ashes remaining after cremation of a body.

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viscacha

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viscacha

a gregarious burrowing hystricomorph rodent , Lagostomus maximus , of southern South America, similar to but larger than the chinchillas : family Chinchillidae

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May 15, 2019