Classical Words of the Day
ascetic @ Guru.net (somewhat appropriate for the site)

bonhomie @ Merriam-Webster (via French, of course)

quiddity @ Dictionary.com
Posted by david meadows on Dec-29-05 at 7:34 AM
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