13/10/14 to 19/10/14
Monday: apologia - A formal written defence of one’s opinions or conduct: e.g. 'an apologia for book-banning'
Tuesday: doublethink - The acceptance of contrary opinions or beliefs at the same time, especially as a result of political indoctrination
Wednesday: nickelodeon - (North American) A jukebox, originally one operated by the insertion of a nickel coin
Thursday: indwell - Be permanently present in someone’s soul or mind; possess spiritually: e.g. 'the Holy Spirit indwells God’s people'; (as adjective indwelling) 'the indwelling God'
Friday: braggart - A person who boasts about their achievements or possessions
Saturday: contretemps - A minor dispute or disagreement: e.g. 'she had occasional contretemps with her staff'
Sunday: vinaceous - Of the colour of red wine
Words and definitions from Oxford Dictionaries Online's Word of the Day.
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