August 27, 2012 Word of the Day sansculotte \sanz-koo-LAHT\ DEFINITION noun 1 : an extreme radical republican in France at the time of the Revolution 2 : a radical or violent extremist in politics EXAMPLES "At the time of the French Revolution, the rampaging sansculottes…
August 26, 2012 Word of the Day sedulous \SEJ-uh-lus\ DEFINITION adjective 1 : involving or accomplished with careful perseverance 2 : diligent in application or pursuit EXAMPLES Daphne was a sedulous student whose hard work and determination earned her a number of college scholarships. "We…
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