A verbivore might read the dictionary for fun. And they’re likely a fan of our Fun & Fancy Words section. Are you a verbivore? Find out here.... Read More

Pulchritude might sound like something you’d scrape off your shoe, but pulchritudinous actually indicates something quite the opposite. Find out what it means here.... Read More

Is your night stand stacked with books to be read later? If so, you may be engaging in tsundoku. Find out here.... Read More

Abibliophobia. It means the fear of running out of things to read. Do you suffer from this frightful word? ... Read More

Contronyms can either be fun or frustrating. They're words that have contradictory meanings depending on the context. Check out a few here.... Read More

Autodidact. If your curiosity brought you to this post, then you’re already well on your way to becoming one! Can you guess what it means? ... Read More

Plato may have had his perfect forms and idea of "dogness." But this makes your beloved Fido one of a kind. What could it be?... Read More

Annus Mirabilis isn't a magic spell. Though it does invoke something extraordinary. But what remarkable thing does it speak of? Find out here.... Read More

A pyrophile loves a good fire. But does that mean they spend their spare time burning things to the ground? ... Read More

No, it isn’t some kind of cabbage stew. And it doesn’t refer to sabotaging cab drivers. It does, however, have to do with transportation and shipping. Can you guess what it means? ... Read More

This week’s Fun and Fancy Word is… Gardyloo! Thankfully, it hasn’t seen much use since plumbing became commonplace. Can you guess what it means? See if you’re right. ... Read More

This word appears in all sorts of old literature, so for anyone familiar with Greek mythology, this one should be a breeze. Can you guess what it means?... Read More