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burnish \BUR-nish\, verb, noun:1. to make shiny by polishing noun:1. a polish or shine Word of the day provided by Dictionary.com

fiduciary \fih-DOO-shee-air-ee\, adjective:1. Relating to the holding of something in trust for another. noun:1. Someone who stands in a special relation of trust, confidence, or responsibility in certain obligations to others; a trustee. Word of the day provided by Dictionary.com

forlorn \fur-LORN; for-\, adjective:1. Sad and lonely because deserted, abandoned, or lost.2. Bereft; forsaken.3. Wretched or pitiful in appearance or condition.4. Almost hopeless; desperate. Word of the day provided by Dictionary.com

dilatory \DIL-uh-tor-ee\, adjective:1. Tending to put off what ought to be done at once; given to procrastination.2. Marked by procrastination or delay; intended to cause delay; — said of actions or measures. Word of the day provided by dictionary.com

repletion \rih-PLEE-shun\, noun:1. The condition of being completely filled or supplied.2. Excessive fullness, as from overeating.

bagatelle \bag-uh-TEL\, noun:1. A trifle; a thing of little or no importance.2. A short, light musical or literary piece.3. A game played with a cue and balls on an oblong table having cups or arches at one end. Provided by … Continue reading →

gimcrack \JIM-krak\, noun:1. A showy but useless or worthless object; a gewgaw. adjective:1. Tastelessly showy; cheap; gaudy. Thank you dictionary.com for the word of the day.

winsome \WIN-suhm\, adjective:1. Cheerful; merry; gay; light-hearted.2. Causing joy or pleasure; agreeable; pleasant. Thank you dictionary.com for your word of the day.

ubiquitous \yoo-BIK-wih-tuhs\, adjective:Existing or being everywhere, or in all places, at the same time. Thank you dictionary.com. The word of the day is always fun.

woebegone \WOE-bee-gon\, adjective:1. Beset or overwhelmed with woe; immersed in grief or sorrow; woeful.2. Being in a sorry condition; dismal-looking; dilapidated; run-down.