Wiktionary:Word of the day/Archive/2008/March

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superlative adj

Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb. (grammar) Pertaining to the form of an adjective that expresses which of several items has the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective

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mummer n

A person who dons a disguising costume, as for a parade or a festival. An actor in a pantomime; one who communicates entirely through gesture and facial expression

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ambivalent adj

Simultaneously feeling opposing or contradictory feelings. Alternately having one opinion or feeling, and then the opposite

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epiphany n

A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being. An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder

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lorem ipsum n

A pseudo-Latin text used in printing and website design in place of English in order to emphasise design elements over content

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rostrum n

A dais, pulpit, or similar platform for a speaker, conductor or other performer. The projecting prow of a rowed warship, such as a trireme

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MacGuffin n

A plot element or other device used to catch the viewers' attention and maintain suspense, especially when the device has little to do with the storyline

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endemic adj

Native to a particular area or culture; originating where it occurs. Peculiar to a particular area or region; not found in other places. Prevalent in a particular area or region

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