Can you pronounce arcane? Sunday, April 14, 2024 Today's Word Brought to You By adjective 1. Understood by few; mysterious or secret. "This new book opens up the arcane subject to a larger audience." "Her interest in arcane artifacts was rooted in her love of medieval history." "His arcane knowledge made him an in-demand speaker." Today's Word Brought to You By Picasso's $139 Million Sale Reveals Unexpected Investment Opportunity Just last month, an iconic Picasso painting shattered expectations when it sold for a whopping $139 million at auction. Impressive, considering it was purchased for around $1 million in the late 1960s. But there's a surprising group of investors also celebrating this sale: 61,000 everyday users of one investment platform, Masterworks. Masterworks allows anyone to invest in blue-chip paintings by artists like Picasso and Banksy for just a fraction of the cost. When Masterworks sells a painting, investors can get a return. This way, it's not only the billionaires of the world who can benefit from the art market. As a special partner, Word Daily readers can skip the waitlist to join here. See important Regulation A disclosures at masterworks.com/cd. Skip the Waitlist Latin, mid-16th century You might think all knowledge is meant to be shared, but the roots of "arcane" imply a secretive nature. The Latin word "arcānus" means "secret or hidden," and that comes from "arceō," which means "to shut something up," as if in a chest. ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers. Our revenue can come from sponsors which means some of the affiliate links you click on may generate us revenue. To unsubscribe from future emails, click here. (We'll miss you!) Privacy Policy • Terms of Use • Contact Us 3419 Via Lido, #657 Newport Beach, CA 92663 Advertisements powered by LiveIntent • AdChoices
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