Friday, July 31, 2015

Today's words

Courtesy of the Dictionary Devil puzzle:

epigone \ˈe-pə-ˌgōn\ - follower, disciple; also :  an inferior imitator
Silly me. I had the right idea about this word but the completely wrong pronunciation and etymology, based on my misunderstanding that it would be related to "epitome."
compurgator \ˈkäm-(ˌ)pər-ˌgā-tər\ - one who under oath vouches for the character or conduct of an accused person
Because everybody needs a twenty-five cent word that means "character witness."
debenture \di-ˈben-chər\ - 1. British :  a corporate security other than an equity security :  bond
2.  a bond backed by the general credit of the issuer rather than a specific lien on particular assets
I'm pretty sure I've heard this investment term before. I couldn't have told you what it means, though.

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