Word for today
Thug
means
a cheat or rogue.
It is derived from the Hindi word- thag.
Words do not exist in a vacuum. They are shaped in a context surrounding their evolving use. What was once innocuous might now carry offensive connotations. So, is the case with today’s word “Thug”.
Infallible means Never wrong (in the Roman Catholic Church) credited with papal infallibility. “Not to worry- our key witness has an infallible memory”, the lawyer said.
Quintessence means most typical example. The human rights speaker was the quintessence of humility.
Ramadan means the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. the daily fast that is rigidly enjoined from dawn until sunset during this month. The word originated from Arabic, literally: the hot month, from ramad dryness. Ramadan Cards
Alexithymia means an inability to describe emotions in a verbal manner.
Today’s word is Valetudinarian means a person who is excessively concerned about his or her poor health or ailments.
Fernweh means an ache for distant places, the craving for travel.
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