Word of the Day: TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA
Happy Friday the 13th!
triskaidekaphobia (noun) - an irrational fear of or a superstitious aversion to the number 13 [tris-kuh-dek-uh-foh-bee-uh]
BREAKDOWN: TRI[S]- (three) + DECA- (ten) + -PHOBIA (fear of)
paraskevidekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th.
“There were fourteen steps exactly fourteen. But the top one was smaller, out of proportion, as if it had been added to avoid the evil number.” —Stephen King
[Fun Word Friday introduces more advanced or technical words that are based on word roots. Yes, these words may still be tested on standardized exams. Try to use this word in a sentence today!]
This is my unlucky day; finally a word I had no clue existed.
Pro tip for people wanting to expand their vocabulary beyond the SAT level: Grow 20-40 years older, it works every time! (If you read along the way.)