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Quote of the day

Quote of the Day
  • Ambrose Bierce
    A word which some lexicographer has marked obsolete is ever thereafter an object of dread and loathing to the fool writer, but if it is a good word and has no exact modern equivalent equally good, it is good enough for the good writer.

This Day in History

This Day in History
  • Maxentius Becomes Emperor of Rome (306 CE)
    Shortly after Roman co-emperors Diocletian and Maximian retired, Maximian's successor, Constantius, died. The Romans, discontented with the shift of power away from Rome, supported Maximian's son, Maxentius, who claimed the throne. His father came out of retirement to help him when Severus and Galerius claimed the throne and tried to overthrow him. Severus was compelled to surrender, and Galerius withdrew. Maxentius and his father fell out, however, and Maxentius was defeated by whom in 312 CE?

Word of the Day

Word of the Day
  • extenuate
    Definition: (verb) Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of. Synonyms: mitigate, palliate. Usage: Let him, if he be able, justify or extenuate the shameful outrage he has offered to the dictates of truth and to the rules of fair dealing.

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