Subfusc can refer to drab colours or a gloomy mood when used as an adjective. Perhaps it's unsurprising that when subfusc is used as a noun, it refers to full academic dress at the University of Oxford. Who knew? Thankfully, Wikipedia has you covered! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_dress_of_the_University_of_Oxford#Subfusc
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Wednesday Word: Subfusc
Subfusc can refer to drab colours or a gloomy mood when used as an adjective. Perhaps it's unsurprising that when subfusc is used as a noun, it refers to full academic dress at the University of Oxford. Who knew? Thankfully, Wikipedia has you covered! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_dress_of_the_University_of_Oxford#Subfusc
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Tuesday word: Demure
Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 Demure (adjective) de·mure [dih-myoor] adjective, de·mur·er, de·mur·est. 1. characterized by shyness and modesty;…
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Sunday Word: Cerulean
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Tuesday word: Proficient
Thursday, June 6, 2013 Proficient (adjective, noun) pro·fi·cient [pruh-fish-uhnt] adjective 1. well-advanced or competent in any art, science,…
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