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ANCIPITOUS a) doubtful, uncertain; ambiguous b) excellent, pleasant, delightful c) mischievous d) evasive, non-committal Answer below. Today's Featured Word: OPPROBRATORY ADJ. conveying reproach or detraction ...1833 obs. rare ETYMOLOGY from ppl. stem of Latin opprobrare taunt, reproach FIRST DOCUMENTED USE 1833 - see EXAMPLE below EXAMPLE "...I hoped to find some observation, either approbatory or opprobatory*, touching this portico..." * erroneous spelling From: Fraser's Magazine for Town and Country "Wilkins and the Wiseacre Press" SOURCES • A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles, James Murray, 1887-1933 Daily Word Quiz Answer ANCIPITOUS a) doubtful, uncertain; ambiguous ...1652 obs.
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