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Today's Words: Nidificate, Squeegee and Disingenuous

Nidificate (nid-uh-fi-keyt) Verb to build a nest More about Nidificate Now in rare usage, first recorded in English between 1810–20; used without an object. From Latin nīdificātus, the past participle of nīdificāre, “to build a nest.” Examples of Nidificate The bird chirped to herself: “I need to nidificate,” and started gathering twigs. During the early months of the year, many birdwatchers visit the park to see the various species nidificate. Squeegee (skwee-jee) Noun an implement for removing water from surfaces More about Squeegee First recorded in 1835–45. Originally a nautical term; of obscure origin but possibly derived from and related to the English words squeege, “to press, squeeze,” and squilgee, a nautical term for an implement resembling a hoe. Examples of Squeegee After washing the windows, she used a squeegee to remove the excess water for a streak-free shine. The caretaker quickly wiped the floor with a squeegee to prevent anyone from slipping on the wet surface. Dising