English Vocab Set 2

Grifter

"Grifter commonly refers to: A practitioner of confidence tricks; one who befriends another to take advantage of them, or gain something from them.""Grifter"" on @Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grifter?wprov=sfta1"

damascene|'da-mu,seen|

"Of or relating to or characteristic of Damascus or its people • damascene city gates(of metals) decorated or inlaid with a wavy pattern of different (especially precious) metals≈ fancyNoun: damascene|'da-mu,seen|A design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel~ design, figure, patternVerb: damascene|'da-mu,seen|(handicraft) inlay metal with gold and silver~ inlayDerivedNoun: DamascusNoun: Damascene|'da-mu,seen|A native or inhabitant of Damascus~ Syrian<img src=""300px-Tourist_items,_Toledo.JPG"" />"

Noun: barnyard|'baarn,yaard|

A yard adjoining a barn • a manure-scented barnyard~ yard

Adjective: infective|in'fek-tiv|

Able to cause disease • infective agents= morbific, pathogenetic, pathogenic≈ unhealthfulCaused by infection or capable of causing infection • a carrier remains infective without himself showing signs of the disease • viruses and other infective agents= infectious≈ infected, septicDerivedNoun: infection, infectiveness, infectivityVerb: infectSee alsohighly infective

caprine

Adjective: caprine|'ka,prIn|Being or pertaining to or resembling a goat or goats • a caprine strain of virus • a caprine voice • caprine creaturesDerivedNoun: goat[sound:rec1475612693.mp3]

tactually

By touch • he perceives shapes tactually= hapticallyDerivedAdjective: tactual

lucubrate

Definitions for lucubrate&nbsp; &nbsp; to work, write, or study laboriously, especially at night.&nbsp; &nbsp; to write learnedly.[sound:rec1471903921.mp3]

becastled

Fortified by or furnished with a castle or castles. [quotations ▼]

: fructuous|frúk-choo-us|

Fruitful; productive; profitableNoun: fructuousness Adverb: fructuously

regnal|

Of or pertaining to the reign of a monarch • regnal years /&gt;DerivedAdverb: regnally

galluses

a pair of suspenders for trousers- maybe older ususuage

anoxic

anoxia[sound:rec1472315937.mp3][an-ok-see-uh, uh-nok-]&nbsp;Spell &nbsp;SyllablesWord Originnoun1.an abnormally low amount of oxygen in the body tissues; hypoxia.2.the mental and physical disturbances that occur as a result of hypoxia.Origin of anoxiaadj anoxic

fulsome

fulsome playadjective ful·some \ˈfu̇l-səm\Popularity: Top 40% of wordsSimple Definition of fulsome&nbsp; &nbsp; : expressing something (such as praise or thanks) in a very enthusiastic or emotional waySource: Merriam-Webster's Learner's DictionaryExamples: fulsome in a sentenceEditor's note: Did You Know?Tip: Usage guide&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Full Definition of fulsome&nbsp; &nbsp; 1&nbsp; &nbsp; a : &nbsp;characterized by abundance : &nbsp;copious &lt;describes in fulsome detail — G. N. Shuster&gt; &lt;fulsome bird life. The feeder overcrowded — Maxine Kumin&gt; b : &nbsp;generous in amount, extent, or spirit &lt;the passengers were fulsome in praise of the plane's crew — Don Oliver&gt; &lt;a fulsome victory for the far left — Bruce Rothwell&gt; &lt;the greetings have been fulsome, the farewells tender — Simon Gray&gt; c : &nbsp;being full and well developed &lt;she was in generally fulsome, limpid voice — Thor Eckert, Jr.&gt;&nbsp; &nbsp; 2&nbsp; &nbsp; : &nbsp;aesthetically, morally, or generally offensive &lt;fulsome lies and nauseous flattery — William Congreve&gt; &lt;the devil take thee for a...fulsome rogue — George Villiers&gt;&nbsp; &nbsp; 3&nbsp; &nbsp; : &nbsp;exceeding the bounds of good taste : &nbsp;overdone &lt;the fulsome chromium glitter of the escalators dominating the central hall — Lewis Mumford&gt;&nbsp; &nbsp; 4&nbsp; &nbsp; : &nbsp;excessively complimentary or flattering : &nbsp;effusive &lt;an admiration whose extent I did not express, lest I be thought fulsome — A. J. Liebling&gt;fulsomely adverbfulsomeness noun&nbsp;

halter 2 meanings

halter|hol-tur|Rope&nbsp;or&nbsp;canvas&nbsp;headgear&nbsp;for a&nbsp;horse,&nbsp;with&nbsp;arope&nbsp;for&nbsp;leading=hackamore~headgearA&nbsp;rope&nbsp;that&nbsp;is&nbsp;used&nbsp;by =hangman's halter,&nbsp;hangman's rope,hemp,&nbsp;hempen necktie~ropeA&nbsp;woman's&nbsp;top&nbsp;that&nbsp;fastens&nbsp;behind&nbsp;the&nbsp;backand&nbsp;neck&nbsp;leaving&nbsp;the&nbsp;back&nbsp;and&nbsp;armsuncovered~topEither&nbsp;of the&nbsp;rudimentary&nbsp;hind&nbsp;wings&nbsp;ofdipterous&nbsp;insects;&nbsp;used&nbsp;for&nbsp;maintainingequilibrium&nbsp;during&nbsp;flight=balancer,&nbsp;haltere~wingVerb: halter|hol-tur|Hang&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;halter~hang[2],&nbsp;string upPrevent&nbsp;the&nbsp;progress&nbsp;or&nbsp;free&nbsp;movement&nbsp;of=cramp,&nbsp;hamper,&nbsp;strangle~bound,&nbsp;confine,&nbsp;limit,&nbsp;restrain,&nbsp;restrict,throttle,&nbsp;trammel

incidentalist

noun in·ci·den·tal·istPopularity: Bottom 10% of wordsDefinition of incidentalistplural -s: one that is more concerned with the minutiae of incident than with broad overall views or concepts

seraglio

noun, plural seraglios.1.the part of a Muslim house or palace in which the wives and concubines are secluded; harem.2.a Turkish palace, especially of the sultan.[sound:rec1470594995.mp3]

ad hockery

reliance on temporary solutions rather than on consistent long term plansad hok uh ree

rigorism

rig·or·ism[ˈriɡəˌrizəm]NOUN&nbsp; &nbsp; extreme strictness in interpreting or enforcing a law, precept, or principle.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (in the Roman Catholic Church) formerly, the doctrine that in doubtful cases of conscience the strict course is always to be followed.

Verb: schuss|

shûs|(sport) ski downhill • The lodge hopes visitors will come to Zip, dip, flip, zag, schuss, board and ski in Michigan~ ski

Lodestar | Definition of Lodestar by Merriam-Webster

something that leads or guides groups of people of a person

Adjective: calumnious

s|(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign • Which of these contains the calumnious material?= calumniatory, defamatory, denigrating, denigrative, denigratory, libellous, slanderous≈ harmfulDerivedNoun: calumny, calumniousnessAdverb: calumniously

Adjective: solstitial|

sól'sti-shul|Happening at a solstice; esp. (with reference to the northern hemisphere), happening at the summer solstice, or midsummerOf or pertaining to a solsticeDerivedNoun: solsticeAdverb: solstitially

glower

verb Definition :to look or stare with sullen annoyance or angerScroll down for more about glower

undock is a

word to leave dock

zwieback

zwieback &nbsp;&nbsp;\SWEE-back\ &nbsp;&nbsp; Share the Word of the Day &nbsp;Definition&nbsp;noun&nbsp;:a usually sweetened bread enriched with eggs that is baked and then sliced and toasted until dry and crisp&nbsp;[sound:rec1475449515.mp3]

Adjective: well-spoken

|'wel 'spow-kun|Speaking or spoken fittingly or pleasingly • a few well-spoken words on civic pride • a well-spoken gentleman≈ articulate

agitato

|,a-ji'taa-tow|Sung or played in a restless, hurried, and spasmodic manner • Agitato violin is the technique of playing restlessly and tense

Adjective: sanitarian

|,sa-ni'teh-ree-un|Of or pertaining to health, or the laws of health; sanitaryNoun: sanitarian|,sa-ni'teh-ree-un|An advocate of sanitary measures; one especially interested or versed in sanitary measures

Noun: unreasonableness

|,ún'ree-zu-nu-bul-nus|Quality or degree of not responding to reasoned argumentDerivedAdjective: unreasonable

Adverb: unpropitiously

|,ún-pru'pi-shus-lee|In an inauspicious manner= inauspiciously◑ propitiouslyDerivedAdjective: unpropitiousAdverb: propitiously

sandblaster

|A tool that throws out a blast of steam ladenwith sand; used to clean or grind hardsurfaces~hand toolDerivedVerb: sandblast

aftersensation|'

|An image (usually a negative image) that persists after stimulation has ceased= afterimage~ memory image⇒ aftertaste

n: e-business

|Commerce conducted electronically (as on the internet)= e-commerce~ commerce, commercialism, mercantilism

anthropometry

|Measurement and study of the human body and its parts and capacities~ measure, measurement, measuring, mensurationDerivedAdjective: anthropometric, anthropometrical[sound:rec1471525603.mp3]

Adjective: trigNoun: trig

|Neat and smart in appearance • the trig corporal in his jaunty c≈ tidy

spearer|

|One who uses a spear • a spearer of fishDerivedNoun: spearVerb: spear

Adjective: ectypal

|ek-ti-pul|Copied, reproduced as a moulding or cast, in contradistinction from the original modelDerivedNoun: ectype

Adjective: jaunty at least one meaning

|jon-tee|Marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners • a jaunty red hat= dapper, dashing, natty, pert, raffish, rakish, snappy, spiffy, spruce≈ fashionable, happening, stylishHaving a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air • a jaunty optimist • walked with a jaunty step= chipper, debonair, debonaire≈ cheerfulDerivedNoun: jaunt, jauntinessVerb: jauntAdverb: jauntily

Noun: pillow verb or adjective forms

|pi-low|A cushion to support the head of a sleeping person~ cushion⇒ bed pillow, bolster, long pillowVerb: pillow|pi-low|Rest on or as if on a pillow • pillow your head= rest~ lay, place, pose, position, put, setDerivedAdjective: pillowy

Noun: religiosity

|ri,li-jee'ó-si-tee|Exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal= pietism, religionism, religiousism~ devoutness, religiousnessDerivedAdjective: religiose, religious

crepe 2 meanings

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brocade

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oblanceolate

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lucifugal

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singlism&nbsp;

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quadrival

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chiseller

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cockade

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"<span style="" "">one who rides in a canoe</span>"

"<span style="" "">...canoeists.National Postcalibre</span>"

"<span style="" "">articled</span>"

"<span style="" "">Adjective: articled|aar-ti-k(u)ld|Bound by contract • Each articled clerk is allocated to a practice law in that area for the full duration of the term=apprenticed, bound, indentured≈unfreeVerb: article|aar-ti-kul|Bind by a contract; especially for a training period</span>"

"<span style="" "">sump</span>"

"<span style="" "">Definition of sump1 :a pit or reservoir serving as a drain or receptacle for liquids: such asa :cesspoolb :a pit at the lowest point in a circulating or drainage system (such as the oil-circulating system of an internal combustion engine)c chiefly British :oil pan2 British :crankcase3[German Sumpf, literally, marsh, from Middle High German — more at swamp]a :the lowest part of a mine shaft into which water drainsb :an excavation ahead of regular work in driving a mine tunnel or sinking a mine shaft4 :something resembling a sump :sink 2NEW! Time TravelerFirst Known Use: 1653</span>"

"<span style="" "">anthropocentric</span>"

"<span style="" "">Definitions for anthropocentricviewing and interpreting everything in terms of human experience and values.regarding the human being as the central fact of the universe.assuming human beings to be the final aim and end of the univers</span>"

"<span style="" "">upcycle</span>"

"<span style="" "">Definitions for upcycleto process (used goods or waste material) so as to produce something that is often better than the original: I upcycled a stained tablecloth into curtains.to process goods or material in this way.</span>"

"<span style="" "">dudgeon</span>"

"<span style="" "">Noun: dudgeon|dú-jun|A feeling of intense indignation (nowused only in the phrase 'in high dudgeon')=high dudgeon</span>"

"<span style="" "">blunt verb </span>"

"<span style="" "">Verb: blunt|blúnt|Make less intense • blunted emotionsMake numb or insensitive • The shockblunted her senses=benumb, dull, numbMake dull or blunt • Too much cuttingblunts the knife's edge=dullMake less sharp • blunt the knivesMake less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigour, force, activity, or sensation • Terror blunted her feelings=deadenDerivedNoun: bluntnessAdjective: blunted, bluntishAdverb: bluntly</span>"

"<span style="" "">disparate</span>"

"<span style="" "">disparate Audio pronunciation&nbsp;adjective | DISS-puh-rut &nbsp;&nbsp;Definition&nbsp;1 :containing or made up of fundamentally different and often incongruous elements&nbsp;2 :markedly distinct in quality or character&nbsp;</span>"

"<span style="" "">farceur</span>"

"<span style="" "">farceurplaynoun &nbsp;far·ceur &nbsp;\ fär-ˈsər \Popularity: Top 30% of wordsExamples: farceur in a SentenceEditor's Note: Did You Know?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***** said far-sir&nbsp;&nbsp;Definition of farceur1 :joker, wag2 :a writer or actor of farce</span>"

"<span style="" "">irrespective</span>"

"<span style="" "">irrespective[ir-i-spek-tiv]&nbsp;Spell &nbsp;SyllablesExamples Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.without regard to something else, especially something specified; ignoring or discounting (usually followed by of):Irrespective of my wishes, I should go.</span>"

"<span style="" "">legerity&nbsp;</span>"

"<span style="" "">legerity[luh-jer-i-tee]&nbsp;Spell &nbsp;SyllablesSynonyms Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.physical or mental quickness; nimbleness; agility.</span>"

"<span style="" "">lollop</span>"

"<span style="" "">lollop[lol-uh p]&nbsp;Spell &nbsp;SyllablesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comverb (used without object)1.British Dialect. to loll; lounge.2.to move forward with a bounding or leaping motion.</span>"

"<span style="" "">buzz phrase</span>"

"<span style="" "">phrase like a buzz word</span>"

"<span style="" "">prehension</span>"

"<span style="" "">prehension Audio pronunciation&nbsp;noun | pree-HEN-shun &nbsp;&nbsp;Definition&nbsp;1 :the act of taking hold, seizing, or grasping&nbsp;2 :mental understanding : comprehension&nbsp;3 :apprehension by the senses&nbsp;Scroll down for more about prehension&nbsp;</span>"

mangonel

"An engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles= arbalest, arbalist, arblast, ballista, bricole, catapult, onager, trebuchet, trebucket /&gt;~ engine<img src=""Screenshot_2016-07-31-11-59-34.jpg"" />"

mithridate

"April 6mithridate \MITH-ruh-dayt\ Share the Word of the Day Definition noun :an antidote against poison; especially : a confection held to be effective against poison Brainstorm used to refer to temporary insanity. What changed? Examples ""What he wanted, in effect, was a universal antidote, which medical science has for years referred to as a mithridate."" — Harold L. Klawans, Newton's Madness, 1990 ""Is enough known about the mechanisms of poisoning"

brassard

"A brassard or armlet is an armband or piece of cloth or other material worn around the upper arm; the term typically refers to an item of uniform worn as part of military uniform or by police or other uniformed persons. Unit, role or rank badges or other insignia are carried on it instead of being stitched into the actual clothing. The brassard, when spread out, may be roughly rectangular in shape, where it is worn merely around the arm; it may also be a roughly triangular shape, in which case the brassard is also attached to a shoulder strap. The term is originally French, deriving from bras meaning ""arm"".armor for upper arm"

Corniche

"A corniche is a road on the side of a cliff or mountain, with the ground rising on one side of the road and falling away on the other. The word comes from the French route à corniche or road on a ledge.""Corniche"" on @Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corniche?wprov=sfta1"

Tumulus

"A tumulus (plural tumuli) is a mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves. Tumuli are also known as barrows, burial mounds or kurgans, and may be found throughout much of the world. A cairn, which is a mound of stones built for various""Tumulus"" on @Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumulus?wprov=sfta1"

Aboriginality

"Aboriginalityˌabərɪdʒɪˈnalɪti/nounthe distinctive culture of aboriginal peoples, especially those in Australia.""their music reflects their Aboriginality"""

indrawn

"Adjective: indrawn|'in,dron|Tending to reserve or introspection • a quiet indrawn man=withdrawn≈reservedindrawnɪnˈdrɔːn,ˈɪndrɔːn/adjective1.(of breath) taken in.""she heard the swift indrawn breath of surprise""2.(of a person) shy and introspective.Feedback"

agasp

"Agasp \A*gasp""\, adv. & a. [. a- + gasp.] In a state of gasping. --Coleridge. [1913 Webster] Agast"

ampitheatre.

"An amphitheatre or amphitheater is an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports. The term derives from the ancient Greek ἀμφιθέατρον, from ἀμφί, meaning ""on both sides"" or ""around"" and "

gantry

"Definition of gantryplural gantries1 : a frame for supporting barrels2 : a frame structure raised on side supports so as to span over or around something: such asa : a platform made to carry a traveling crane and supported by towers or side frames running on parallel tracks; also : a movable structure with platforms at different levels used for erecting and servicing rockets before launchingb : a structure spanning several railroad tracks and displaying signals for eachgantryˈɡantri/Submitnoun1.a bridge-like overhead structure with a platform supporting equipment such as a crane, signals, or cameras.""the TV cameras on gantries alongside the 17th and 18th holes""2.(in a bar) a structure containing inverted bottles and fitted with optics for serving measures.gantrynoun [ C ] UK ​ &nbsp;/ˈɡæn.tri/ US ​ &nbsp;/ˈɡæn.tri/​a tall metal frame that supports heavy machines such as cranes, railway signals, or other equipment"

alow

"Definition: belowExamples""She had studding-sails out alow and aloft, with a light but steady breeze, and her captain said he could not get more than four knots out of her and thought he should have a long passage."" — Richard Henry Dana, Two Years Before the Mast, 1840""Mr. Blunt remained seated, a"

off year

"Dictionaryoff yearnounUS1.a year in which there is no major election, especially one in which there is a Congressional election but no Presidential election.2.a year that is inferior or substandard compared to previous ones.""he roared back last season from an off year during which he was plagued by injuries"""

Entryism&nbsp;

"Entryism (also referred to as entrism or enterism, or as infiltration) is a political strategy in which an organisation or state encourages its members or supporters to join another, usually larger, organisation in an attempt to expand influence and expand their ideas and program. In situations where the organization being ""entered"" is hostile to entrism, the entrists may engage in a degree of subterfuge and subversion to hide the fact that they are an organisation in their own right."

Exedra

"In architecture, an exedra is a semicircular recess or plinth, often crowned by a semi-dome, which is sometimes set into a building's façade or is free-standing. The original Greek sense (ἐξέδρα, a seat out of doors) was applied to a room that opene""Exedra"" on @Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exedra?wprov=sfta1"

carafe

"Noun: carafe|ku'raf|A&nbsp;bottle&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;stopper; for&nbsp;serving&nbsp;wineor&nbsp;water=decanter<img src=""vardagen-carafe-with-lid__0395852_PE574712_S4.JPG"" />"

polygenism

"Polygenism is a theory of human origins which posits the view that the human races are of different origins (polygenesis). This view is opposite to the idea of monogenism, which posits a single origin of humanity. Modern scientific views no longer favor the polygenic model, with the monogenic ""Out of Africa"" theory and its variants being the most widely accepted models for human origins.[1]"

roman fleuve

"The roman-fleuve (French, literally ""river-novel"") refers to an extended sequence of novels of which the whole acts as a commentary for a society or an epoch, and which continually deals with a central character, community or a saga within a family.""Novel sequence"" on @Wikipedia: "

demur

"Verb: demur(demurred, demurring)|di'mur|Take exception to • he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday= except~ object(law) enter a demurrer~ pleadNoun: demur|di'mur|(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings= demurral, demurrer~ objectionDerivedNoun: demurral, demurdɪˈməː/Submitverb1.raise objections or show reluctance.""normally she would have accepted the challenge, but she demurred""synonyms: raise objections, object, take exception, take issue, protest, lodge a protest, cavil, dissent; Morenoun1.the action of objecting to or hesitating over something.""they accepted this ruling without demur""synonyms: objection, protest, protestation, complaint, dispute, dissent, carping, cavilling, recalcitrance, opposition, resistance; More"

wormburner

"Wormburner"" is a&nbsp;golf slang&nbsp;term applied to a shot in which the golf ball barely gets off the ground - or doesn't get off the ground at all. A wormburner might really be scorched and, if the&nbsp;golf course&nbsp;being played has firm ground that promotes roll, might even result in decent distance."

de ju·re

"[di ˈjo͝orē, dā ˈjo͝oˌrā]ADVERBaccording to rightful entitlement or claim; by right. Often contrasted with de facto.synonyms: by right · rightfully · legally · according to the law · [More]ADJECTIVEdenoting something or someone that is rightfully such:""he had been de jure king since his father's death""Powered by Oxford Dictionaries · © Oxford University Press · Translation by Bing Translator"

contretempsˈkɒntrətɒ̃/noun

"a minor dispute or disagreement.""she had occasional contretemps with her staff""synonyms: argument, quarrel, squabble, altercation, clash, fight; Morean unexpected and unfortunate occurrence.""the hotel had to deal with more than one contretemps before the end of the night""synonyms: mishap, misadventure, accident, mischance, unfortunate occurrence, awkward moment; More"

disquieting

"adjcausing mental discomfort""the disquieting sounds of nearby gunfire""syn : disquieting"

balayageˈ

"balɪjɑːʒ/nouna technique for highlighting hair in which the dye is painted on in such a way as to create a graduated, natural-looking effect.""she specializes in balayage, colour corrections, restyles, and extensions"""

hornswoggle

"bamboozle hoaxGrass-fed is an unregulated term with no standards set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This can add to the confusion for home cooks already trying to avoid getting&nbsp;hornswoggled&nbsp;by advertising claims (look what happened to the heavily abused word 'natural')."" — Jennifer Rude Klett,&nbsp;The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2017""An unsuccessful indie actress ... tries to&nbsp;hornswoggle&nbsp;a celebrity into appearing in the film she's making as a last-ditch attempt to rescue her career."" — Dave Kehr,&nbsp;The New York Times, 5 May 201"

designedly

"by design on purposedesignedlydɪˈzʌɪnɪdli/adverbdeliberately in order to produce a specific effect.""the goblet designedly left for him""synonyms:deliberately, by design, on purpose, purposefully, intentionally; More"

confessedly

"confessedlykənˈfɛsɪdli/adverbby one's own admission.""many therapists have had clients who, confessedly or otherwise, have fallen in love with them"""

fanfaronade

"fanfaronadefan-fer-uh-neydnoun1:bragging; bravado; bluster.E: ""... I'll keep it so well that it will arrive at its destination, I swear to you, and woe to him who trie... More examplesM: Learn more about fanfaronade"

gadfly

"gadflyˈɡadflʌɪ/nouna fly that bites livestock, especially a horsefly, warble fly, or botfly.a person who annoys or criticizes others in order to provoke them into action.""always a gadfly, he attacked intellectual orthodoxies"""

heterogeneity

"het·er·o·ge·ne·i·ty[ˌhedərəjəˈnēədē, ˌhedərəjəˈnāədē]NOUNthe quality or state of being diverse in character or content: ""the genetic heterogeneity of human populations"""

imprecate

"imprecateplayverb&nbsp;IM-prih-kaytPrevNextDefinition:&nbsp;to invoke evil on&nbsp;:&nbsp;curseExamples""Mallory&nbsp;imprecated&nbsp;the weather when the ink froze in his fountain pen...."" — Stanley Snaith,&nbsp;At Grips with Everest, 1938""The people would pause, look out at the Missouri rolling past and quietly carrying down trees like doomed&nbsp;pinnaces, and the workers' sweating brows wrinkled, but I heard no one&nbsp;imprecate&nbsp;the river; each just went back to passing along stories and sandbags."" — William Least Heat-Moon,&nbsp;River-Horse, 1999Learn a new word every day. Delivered to your inbox!Did You Know?It may surprise you to learn that a word that refers to wishing evil upon someone has its roots in praying, but&nbsp;imprecate&nbsp;ultimately derives from the Latin verb&nbsp;precari,&nbsp;meaning ""to pray, ask, or entreat.""&nbsp;Precari&nbsp;is also the ancestor of such English words as&nbsp;deprecate&nbsp;(which once meant ""to pray against an evil,"" though that sense is now archaic),&nbsp;precatory(""expressing a wish"") and even&nbsp;pray&nbsp;itself (which has deeper roots in the Latin noun for a request or entreaty,&nbsp;prex)."

impolitic

"im·pol·i·tic[imˈpäləˌtik] /ADJECTIVEfailing to possess or display prudence; unwise:&nbsp;""it was impolitic to pay the slightest tribute to the enemy""synonyms: imprudent · unwise · injudicious · incautious · [sound:rec1476490030.mp3]"

indiscipline

"indisciplinenounlack of discipline.""public concern about indiscipline in schools"""

logomachy

"logomachyləˈɡɒməki/nounrarean argument about words.""the final word must be left to the t"

mensicus

"meniscusmɪˈnɪskəs/SubmitnounPHYSICSthe curved upper surface of a liquid in a tube.a lens that is convex on one side and concave on the other.""a meniscus lens""ANATOMYa thin fibrous cartilage between the surfaces of some joints, e.g. th"

Noun: knout|

"nawt|A whip with a lash of leather thongs twisted with wire; used for flogging prisoners~ whip[sound:rec1478481925.mp3]<img src=""paste-4419521347585.jpg"" />"

noughties

"noughtiesnounBRITISHthe decade from 2000 to 2009.""late-nineties/early-noughties girl groups"""

onboarding

"onboardingɒnˈbɔːdɪŋ/Submitnounthe action or process of integrating a new employee into an organization or familiarizing a new customer or client with one's products or services.""after the initial onboarding is complete, continue to offer new hires relevant training and development opportunities"""

overdraw not the bank one

"overdraw and overdrawn əʊvəˈdrɔː/verbpast participle: overdrawn1.draw money from (one's bank account) in excess of what the account holds.""you only pay interest if your account is overdrawn""2.exaggerate in describing or depicting (someone or something).""some of the characters were overdrawn"""

"pro rataprəʊ ˈrɑːtə,ˈreɪtə/adjective1.proportional.""as the pound has fallen costs have risen on a pro rata basis""adverb1.proportionally.""their fees will rise pro rata with salaries"""

"pro rataprəʊ ˈrɑːtə,ˈreɪtə/adjective1.proportional.""as the pound has fallen costs have risen on a pro rata basis""adverb1.proportionally.""their fees will rise pro rata with salaries"""

pro·sum·er[

"prōˈso͞omər]NOUNan amateur who purchases equipment with quality or features suitable for professional use:""the magazine is aimed at the prosumer who uses a $10,000 camera to make home movies of his dog""a prospective consumer who is involved in the design, manufacture, or development of a product or service.""a panel of prosumers weighed in on the plans for the new shampoo"""

reccommendable

"recommendable&nbsp;Also found in:&nbsp;Thesaurus,&nbsp;Legal,&nbsp;Idioms.rec·om·mend&nbsp;&nbsp;(rĕk′ə-mĕnd′)v.&nbsp;rec·om·mend·ed,&nbsp;rec·om·mend·ing,&nbsp;rec·om·mendsv.tr.1.&nbsp;To&nbsp;praise&nbsp;or&nbsp;commend&nbsp;to&nbsp;another&nbsp;as&nbsp;being&nbsp;worthy&nbsp;or&nbsp;desirable;&nbsp;endorse:&nbsp;recommended&nbsp;him&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;job;recommended&nbsp;a&nbsp;car&nbsp;instead&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;SUV.2.&nbsp;To&nbsp;make&nbsp;attractive&nbsp;or&nbsp;acceptable:&nbsp;This&nbsp;book&nbsp;has&nbsp;much&nbsp;to&nbsp;recommend&nbsp;it.3.&nbsp;To&nbsp;advise&nbsp;or&nbsp;counsel:&nbsp;She&nbsp;recommended&nbsp;that&nbsp;we&nbsp;be&nbsp;on&nbsp;time.4.&nbsp;To&nbsp;commit&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;charge&nbsp;of&nbsp;another;&nbsp;entrust:&nbsp;""By&nbsp;these&nbsp;our&nbsp;letters&nbsp;we&nbsp;would&nbsp;have&nbsp;the&nbsp;safety&nbsp;of&nbsp;his&nbsp;person&nbsp;...recommended&nbsp;to&nbsp;your&nbsp;care""&nbsp;(John&nbsp;Milton).v.intr.To&nbsp;give&nbsp;advice&nbsp;or&nbsp;counsel:&nbsp;""recommended&nbsp;against&nbsp;signing&nbsp;an&nbsp;international&nbsp;agreement""&nbsp;(Time).[Middle&nbsp;English&nbsp;recomenden,&nbsp;from&nbsp;Medieval&nbsp;Latin&nbsp;recommendāre&nbsp;:&nbsp;Latin&nbsp;re-,&nbsp;re-&nbsp;+&nbsp;Latin&nbsp;commendāre,&nbsp;to&nbsp;entrust,commend;&nbsp;see&nbsp;commend.]rec′om·mend′a·ble&nbsp;adj.rec′om·mend′er&nbsp;n."

retrodict

"revNextDefinition: to utilize present information or ideas to infer or explain (a past event or state of affairs)Did You Know?We predict that you will guess the correct origins of retrodict, and chances are we will not contradict you. English speakers had started using predict by at least the late 16th century; it's a word formed by combining prae- (meaning ""before"") and dicere (meaning ""to say""). Since the rough translation of predict is ""to say before,"" it's no surprise that when people in the early 20th century wanted a word for ""predicting"" the past, they created it by combining the prefix for ""backward"" (retro-) with the -dict of predict. Other dicere descendants in English include contradict, benediction, dictate, diction, and dictionary.Learn a new word every day, delivered to your inbox!Your email address&nbsp;SUBSCRIBEExamplesGeologists have retrodicted the positions of the continents millions of years ago.""PhD students in my lab are developing new ways to retrodict maize production through time, drawing on tree-ring data for climatic information...."" — Tim Kohler, quoted in an article at Laboratoryequipment.com, 7 Aug. 2014"

recherche

"re·cher·ché&nbsp;rəˌSHerˈSHā,rəˈSHerˌSHā/&nbsp;adjective&nbsp;rare, exotic, or obscure.&nbsp;""a few linguistic terms are perhaps a bit recherché for the average readership""&nbsp;synonyms: obscure, rare, esoteric, abstruse, arcane, recondite, exotic, strange, unusual, unfamiliar, out of the ordinary&nbsp;""most of the titles are recherché""unusual and not understood by most people[sound:rec1473604897.mp3]"

salable

"salableadjcapable of being sold; fit for sale""saleable at a low price""syn : salable, saleableant : unsalable"

sampler sewing

"samplerˈsɑːmplə/Submitnounnoun: sampler; plural noun: samplers1.a piece of embroidery worked in various stitches as a specimen of skill, typically containing the alphabet and some mottoes.2.a representative collection or example of something.""a sampler of rock plants""3.a person or device that takes and analyses samples.4.an electronic device for sampling music and sound."

surety 2 meanings

"suretynoun1.a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, for example their appearing in court or paying a debt.""the rights of wives who act as sureties for their husband's debts""synonyms:guarantor,&nbsp;sponsor""these are all cases in which a wife has become a surety for her husband's obligations""2.the state of being sure or certain of something.""the surety of my impending fatherhood"""

temporize

"tem•po•rize (tĕmˈpə-rīzˌ)►v. To act evasively in order to gain time, avoid argument, or postpone a decision: ""Colonial officials . . . ordered to enforce unpopular enactments, tended to temporize, to find excuses for evasion" ( J.H. Parry).v. To engage in discussions or negotiations, especially so as to achieve a compromise or gain time.v. To yield to current circumstances or necessities; act to suit the time."

unclose

"uncloseʌnˈkləʊz/verbrareopen.""an unclosed file"""

trouser brit verb

"verbBRITISHinformalpast tense:&nbsp;trousered; past participle:&nbsp;trouseredreceive or take (something, especially money) for oneself; pocket.""they claimed that he had trousered a £2 million advance"""

endue

"verbliteraryendow or provide with a quality or ability.""our sight would be endued with a far greater sharpness""in dew"

vermiform

"vermiformˈvəːmɪfɔːm/adjectiveZOOLOGYANATOMYresembling or having the form of a worm.""the larva escapes from the vermiform parent"""

walk-up

"walk-up&nbsp;(of a building) allowing access to the upper floors by stairs only; having no elevator.&nbsp;""a walk-up hotel""&nbsp;"

Political satirist Bassem Youssef,

"who has become known to many as ""the Jon Stewart of Egypt,"" is lamenting ""xenophobic"" rhetoric from Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.former heart surgeon."

withal

"wɪˈðɔːl/archaicadverb1.in addition; as a further factor or consideration.""the whole is light and portable, and ornamental withal""preposition1.with (used at the end of a clause).""we sat with little to nourish ourselves withal but vile w"

bullish

"ˈadjective1.aggressively confident and self-assertive.""he has campaigned courageously despite difficulties that would have stopped many more bullish men""synonyms:optimistic,&nbsp;hopeful,&nbsp;buoyant,&nbsp;positive,&nbsp;disposed to look on the bright side,&nbsp;sanguine,&nbsp;confident,&nbsp;cheerful,&nbsp;cheery,&nbsp;bright,&nbsp;assured,&nbsp;animated,&nbsp;spirited;&nbsp;More2.STOCK MARKETcharacterized by rising share prices.""the market was bullish""synonyms:optimistic,&nbsp;hopeful,&nbsp;buoyant,&nbsp;positive,&nbsp;disposed to look on the bright side,&nbsp;sanguine,&nbsp;confident,&nbsp;cheerful,&nbsp;cheery,&nbsp;bright,&nbsp;assured,&nbsp;animated,&nbsp;spirited;&nbsp;More"

spendyˈspɛndi/adje

"ˈspɛndi/adjectiveUSinformalcosting a great deal; expensive.spending a great deal of money; extravagant.""that's not a real spendy crowd—they eat fast food"""

adventitious

"ˌadv(ə)nˈtɪʃəs/adjectivehappening as a result of an external factor or chance rather than design or inherent nature.""adventitious similarities""synonyms:unplanned, unpremeditated, accidental, unintentional, unintended, unexpected, unforeseen, involuntary, chance, fortuitous, serendipitous, coincidental, casual, random, fluky, unlooked-for, unhoped-for, not bargained for, out of the blue, without warning; rarealeatory""he felt that the conversation was not entirely adventitious""coming from outside; not native.""the adventitious population""synonyms:foreign, alien, non-native, outside, external, extraneous, extrinsic""some rural parishes recorded high adventitious populations""BIOLOGYformed accidentally or in an unusual anatomical position.""adventitious lobes may appear between the primaries""ad Ven tish isadventitious[ad-vuh n-tish-uh s] Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.associated with something by chance rather than as an integral part;extrinsic.2.Botany, Zoology. appearing in an abnormal or unusual position or place, asa root."

recapitulation.

"ˌriːkəpɪtjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/nounan act or instance of summarizing and restating the main points of something.""his recapitulation of the argument""BIOLOGYthe repetition of an evolutionary or other process during development or growth.MUSICa part of a movement (especially one in sonata form) in which themes from the exposition are restated"

dint

&gt;Interchangeable with 'means' in the expression 'by means of' • art is not something that is come-at-able by dint of

ag·o·nal&nbsp;

&nbsp;(4gùN-nNl) adj. Associated with or relating to great pain, especially theagony of death.

exonerative

&nbsp;exonerative is a word

Noun: actuator|

'ak-choo,ey-tur|A mechanism that puts something into automatic action~ mechanism⇒ positioner, rotary actuatorDerivedVerb: actuate

Noun: footfault|

'fût,folt|A fault that occurs when the server in tennis fails to keep both feet behind the baseline~ fault

Noun: viceroy|

'vIs,roy|Governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign= vicereine~ governor⇒ Khedive, exarchShowy American butterfly resembling the monarch but smaller= Limenitis archippus~ brush-footed butterfly, four-footed butterfly, nymphalid, nymphalid butterflyDerivedNoun: viceroyshipAdjective: viceregal

scabrous

(formal) offensive or shocking in a sexual way synonym indecent(specialist) having a rough surface synonym scalyscabrous skinWord Origindealing with salacious or indecent material

Adjective: ultra vires

(law) beyond the legal power or authority of a person or official or body etc • an ultra vires contract◑ intra viresAdverb: ultra viresBeyond the scope or in excess of legal power or authoritultra vie rees

hoary

(old-fashioned) very old and well known and therefore no longer interestinga hoary old joke(literary) (especially of hair) grey or white because a person is oldHis hair was a hoary white.as sounds

Noun: aide-mémoire

(pl. aides-mémoire)|,eyd,mem'waar|A memorandum summarizing the items of an agreement (used especially in diplomatic communications)= aide-memoire, position paper~ memo, memoranda, memorandum

Noun: roadman

(pl. roadmen)|rowd-mun|A salesman who travels to call on customers= bagman, commercial traveller, drummer, travelling salesman~ interpreter, representative, salesman, spokesperson, voiceA workman who is employed to repair roads= road mender~ working man, working person, workingman, workman

Noun: talus2

(pl. taluses)A sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff= scree~ formation, geological formation

Adjective: aphrodisiacal|

,af-ru'di-zee,a-kul|Exciting sexual desire= aphrodisiac, sexyDerivedNoun: aphrodisiac

Adjective: déclassé|

,dey,kla'sey|Fallen or lowered in class, rank, or social position; lacking high station or birth; of inferior status • There was a time when clotheslines were considered déclassé

Adjective: word-perfect|

,word'pur-fikt| |,word'pur,fekt|Correct to the last detail; especially being in or following the exact words • she was word-perfect in her part= letter-perfect≈ correct, right

spurious

/&gt;1:&nbsp;of illegitimate birth&nbsp;:&nbsp;bastard2:&nbsp;outwardly similar or corresponding to something without having its&nbsp;genuine&nbsp;qualities&nbsp;:&nbsp;false&nbsp;the&nbsp;spurious&nbsp;eminence of the pop celebrity3a&nbsp;:&nbsp;of falsified or erroneously attributed origin&nbsp;:&nbsp;forged

corrigendum

1.an error to be corrected, especially an error in print.2.corrigenda, a list of corrections of errors in a book or other publication.Origin of corrigendumcore-ah-jen-dum

moggy

2120MAY191817<br> moggymog-eenoun1:British Informal. a cat.E: It was possible that Goldilocks was on a road trip somewhere, but no cat owner ever leaves a moggy with n... More examples

slumberous

21MAY 20191817<br> slumberoussluhm-ber-uh s, sluhm-bruh s or sluhm-bruh sadjective1:sleepy; heavy with drowsiness, as the eyelids.2:causing or inducing sleep.E: He lay but opened a red eye unsleeping, deep and slowly breathing, slumberous but

dragoon

8.mp3]member of euro mil unit composed of heavilty armer cavalarymen compel by coercion threat of crude means subjusgate by opposing tropps

Definition of lockbox

: a box (as a post-office box) that locks

Definition of recrudescence&nbsp;

: a new outbreak after a period of abatement or inactivity : renewal &lt;a recrudescence of the symptoms&gt; &lt;a recrudescence of guerrilla warfare&gt;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

dropsical

:&nbsp;turgid,&nbsp;swollenas sounds

europhile adj and noun

<br> <br><br> <br> Europhile<br> <br><br><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> /ˈjʊərəʊˌfaɪl/ <br> <br> <br> <br> <br><br> <br> <br><br><br> <br> noun <br> 1. <br> a person who admires Europe, Europeans, or the European Union <br> <br> <br> <br> adjective <br> 2. <br> marked by or possessing admiration for Europe, Europeans, or the European Union <br> <br> <br> <br> <br><br> <br> <br> <br> Collins English Dictionary - Complete &amp; Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons &amp; Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollinsPublishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012<br> Cite This Source<br> <br>

spectra

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specular

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filigree

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<span class=cloze>[...]</span>A utopian social system in which everymember participates equally in government

<span class=cloze>Noun: pantisocracy</span>A utopian social system in which everymember participates equally in government<br><br>

<span class=cloze>[...]</span> is the word1:&nbsp;an abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity&nbsp;—&nbsp;called also&nbsp;dropsy:&nbsp;watery swelling of plant organs or parts:&nbsp;any of various plant diseases characterized by such swellings

<span class=cloze>edema</span> is the word1:&nbsp;an abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity&nbsp;—&nbsp;called also&nbsp;dropsy:&nbsp;watery swelling of plant organs or parts:&nbsp;any of various plant diseases characterized by such swellings<br><br>

<span class=cloze>[...]</span> One who is supervised, who works under a supervisor.

<span class=cloze>supervisee. Noun. (plural supervisees)</span> One who is supervised, who works under a supervisor.<br><br>

Noun: canopy|ka-nu-pee|

A covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather&lt;~ shelter&gt;⇒ awning, baldachin, marquee, marquise, porte-cochère, sunblind, sunshade, tester, umbrellaThe transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit&lt;~ coveringThe umbrella-like part of a parachute that fills with air~ cloth, fabric, material, textile&lt;~ cover /&gt;Derivedr /&gt;Adjective: canopied

lahar

A lahar is a volcanic mudflow or debris flow. Lahars have the consistency, viscosity and approximate density of wet concrete: fluid when moving, solid at rest. Lahars can be huge. The Osceola lahar

Noun: skep|skep|

A large round wicker basket (used on farms)~ basket, handbasketA domed beehive made of twisted straw~ beehive, hiveDerivedNoun: skepful

Noun: blockhouse|'blók,haws|

A stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire fastness, stronghold

Noun: chiton|kI-t(u)n|

A woollen tunic worn by men and women in ancient Greece~ tunicPrimitive elongated bilaterally symmetrical marine mollusk having a mantle covered with eight calcareous plates= coat-of-mail shell, polyplacophore, sea cradle~ mollusc, mollusk, shellfish

foil sciencey

A&nbsp;foil&nbsp;is a solid object with a shape such that when placed in a moving&nbsp;fluid&nbsp;at a suitable&nbsp;angle of attack&nbsp;the&nbsp;lift&nbsp;(force generated perpendicular to the fluid flow) is substantially larger than the&nbsp;drag&nbsp;(force generated parallel the fluid flow). If the fluid is a&nbsp;gas, the foil is called an&nbsp;airfoil&nbsp;or aerofoil, and if the fluid is&nbsp;water&nbsp;the foil is called a&nbsp;hydrofoil.

Adjective: natatory

Adapted for swimming or floating; as, natatory organsDerivedNoun: natation[sound:rec1504182063.mp3]

oozy

Adjective: /&gt;Leaking&nbsp;out&nbsp;slowly =oozing,&nbsp;seeping ≈leakyDerived&gt;Noun:&nbsp;ooze, oozinessDefinition of&nbsp;oozy &gt;oozier;&nbsp;ooziest1:&nbsp;containing or composed of ooze&nbsp;:&nbsp;resembling ooze /&gt;2:&nbsp;exuding moisture&nbsp;:&nbsp;slimy

adynamic

Adjective: adynamic|,ey,dI'na-mik| |,a-du'na-mik|Characterized by an absence of force orforcefulness=undynamic≈backward, moribund, stagnantLacking strength or vigour=asthenic, debilitated, enervated≈weak

analogic

Adjective: analogic|,a-nu'ló-jik|Of or belonging to analogyDerivedNoun: analogyAdverb: analogically

argute

Adjective: arguteMarked by practical hardheadedintelligence=astute, savvy, sharp, shrewd≈smartarguteɑːˈɡjuːt/adjectiverareshrewd.are..gute

astringent 2 meanings

Adjective: astringent|u'strin-junt|Sour or bitter in taste= acerb, acerbic≈ sourTending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue • astringent cosmetic lotions≈ haemostatic, hemostatic, styptic◑ nonastringentNoun: astringent|u'strin-junt|A drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals= astringent drug, styptic~ medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine⇒ alumDerivedNoun: astringence, astringencyVerb: astringeAdjective: nonastringentAdverb: astringently

blossomy

Adjective: blossomy|bló-su-mee|Similar to a blossom; covered with flowers • With blossomy branches throughout winter and spring, the Geraldton wax flower is a rewarding feature of gardens and potsDerivedNoun: blossomVerb: blossom

co dependent

Adjective: codependent|,kow-di'pen-dunt|Mutually dependent=co-dependentNoun: codependent|,kow-di'pen-dunt|A person in a mutually dependentrelationship=co-dependentDerivedNoun: codependence, codependency

cognoscible

Adjective: cognoscible|kóg'nó-su-bul|Capable of being known= cognizable, knowableDerivedNoun: cognoscibilityAdjective: incognoscible

contactable

Adjective: contactable|kón'tak-tu-bul| |'kón,tak-tu-bul|Able to be contacted • it is vital that the buyer is easily contactableDerivedNoun: contactVerb: contact

cuboid

Adjective: cuboid|'kyoo,boyd|Shaped like a cube • A tensile stress is applied along one axis of a cuboidspecimen=cube-shaped, cubelike, cubical, cubiform, cuboidal≈cubic, three-dimensionalNoun: cuboid|'kyoo,boyd|A rectangular parallelepipedDerivedAdjective: cuboidal

de facto

Adjective: de facto|di'fak-tow| |dey 'fak-tow|Existing in fact whether with lawfulauthority or not • a de facto state of war • de facto segregation is as real as segregation imposed by law≈existent, real◑de jureAdverb: de facto|di'fak-tow| |dey 'fak-tow|In reality or fact • the result was, de facto, a one-party system

detractive

Adjective: detractive|di'trak-tiv|Causing to decrease in importance or value • detractive influences on the volume of investment≈decreasingDerivedNoun: detraction, detractivenessVerb: detractAdverb: detractively

dis-u'fek-tid|Discontented as toward authority • This work offers ideas on an innovative curriculum for disaffected and disadvantaged young people= ill-affected, malcontent, malcontented, rebellious≈ discontent, discontentedDerivedNoun: disaffectednessAdverb: disaffectedlyVerb: disaffect|,dis-u'fekt|Arouse hostility or indifference where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness= alien, alienate, estrange~ alter, change, modify⇒ drift apart, drift away, weanDerivedNoun: disaffection

Adjective: disaffected|,

"<span style=""font-size: 100px; "">distributive</span>"

Adjective: distributive|di'stri-byû-tiv|Serving to distribute, allot or disperse≈allocable, allocatable, apportionable,diffusing, diffusive, dispersive,disseminative, distributed, divided,immanent, permeant, permeating,permeative, pervasive, separative,suffusive◑collectiveDerivedNoun: distribution, distributiveness, distributivityVerb: distributeAdverb: distributively

dsylogistic

Adjective: dyslogistic|,dis-lu'jis-tik|Expressing disapproval • dyslogistic terms like 'nitwit' and 'scalawag'= dislogistic, pejorative≈ uncomplimentaryDerivedAdverb: dyslogistically

dyslogistic

Adjective: dyslogistic|,dis-lu'jis-tik|Expressing disapproval • dyslogistic terms like 'nitwit' and 'scalawag'= dislogistic, pejorative≈ uncomplimentaryDerivedAdverb: dyslogistically

figured

Adjective: figured|fi-g(y)urd|(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns • my dress is richly figured≈ patternedDerivedAdverb: figuredlyVerb: figure

fistic

Adjective: fistic|fis-tik|&nbsp;Pertaining to boxing, or to encounters with the fists; pugilistic • fistic exploitsDerivedNoun: fistVerb: fist

flavorous

Adjective: flavorous|fley-vu-rus|&nbsp;Full of flavour=flavourful, flavoursome, sapid, saporous≈tastyDerivedNoun: flavorousness

flocculent

Adjective: flocculent|fló-kyu-lunt|Having a fluffy character or appearance=woolly, wooly≈softDerivedVerb: flocculateAdverb: flocculently

goodly

Adjective: goodly|gûd-lee|Large in amount, extent or degree • a goodly amount=goodish, healthy, hefty, respectable, sizable, sizeable, tidy≈considerableDerivedNoun: goodliness

gracile

Adjective: gracile &nbsp; &nbsp;(gray sile)|gra-sil|&nbsp;|'gra,sI(-u)l|Slender&nbsp;and&nbsp;graceful=willowy≈gracefulDerivedNoun:&nbsp;gracility, gracileness

grumous

Adjective: grumous|groo-mus|Transformed from a liquid into a softsemisolid or solid mass • grumous blood=coagulate, coagulated, curdled, grumose≈thickDerivedNoun: grume, grumousness

inalienable

Adjective: inalienable|in'eyl-yu-nu-bul| |in'ey-lee-u-nu-bul|&nbsp;Incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another • endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights=unalienable≈absolute, infrangible, intrinsic, intrinsical, inviolable, non-negotiable, nontransferable, unassignable, untransferable◑alienableNot subject to forfeiture • an inalienable right=unforfeitable≈indefeasibleDerivedNoun: inalienability, inalienablenessAdjective: alienableAdverb: inalienably

Adjective: irresolvable

Adjective: irresolvable|,i-ri'zól-vu-bul|Incapable of being resolved= irresolubleDerivedNoun: irresolvability, irresolvablenessAdverb: irresolvably

lamplit

Adjective: lamplit|'lamp,lit|Lighted by a lamp • our lamplit mountain retreat≈ light

laudatory

Adjective: laudatory|'lo-du,to-ree|Full of or giving praise • a laudatory remark= praiseful, praising≈ complimentaryDerivedNoun: laudationVerb: laud

"<span style=""font-size: 100px; "">leasable</span>"

Adjective: leasable|lee-su-bul|Such as can be leasedDerivedNoun: leaseVerb: lease

loath and noun

Adjective: loath|lowth|Unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom • loath to admit a mistake= loth, reluctant≈ unwilling(usually followed by 'to') strongly opposed • loath to go on such short notice= antipathetic, antipathetical, averse, indisposed, loth≈ disinclinedDerivedNoun: loathness

lucent

Adjective: lucent|loo-sunt|Softly bright or radiant • the lucent moon= aglow, lambent, luminous≈ brightDerivedNoun: lucencyAdverb: lucently

matte

Adjective: matte|mat|Not reflecting light; not glossy • a photograph with a matte finish=flat, mat, matt, matted≈dullNoun: matte|mat|A mixture of sulfides that forms whensulphide metal ores are smeltedThe property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss=flatness, lusterlessness, lustrelessness, mat, mattVerb: matte|mat|Change texture so as to become mattedand felt-like=felt, felt up, mat, mat up, matt-up, matte up

off putting

Adjective: off-putting|'óf,pû-ting|Causing annoyance or repugnance • an off-putting remark≈ displeasingTending to repel • The trappings of upper-class life are off-putting and sterile≈ unappealing

offenceless

Adjective: offenceless|u'fen(t)s-lus|Usage: British, Canadian (US: offenseless)Incapable of offending or attacking≈inoffensive, unoffendingDerivedNoun: offenceAdverb: offencelessl

offside

Adjective: offside|'óf'sId|(sport) illegally beyond a prescribed line or area or ahead of the ball or puck • the touchdown was nullified because the left tackle was offside= offsides◑ onsideNoun: offside|'óf'sId|(sport) the mistake of occupying an illegal position on the playing field (in football, soccer, ice hockey, field hockey, etc.)~ error, fault, mistakeAdverb: offside

paralytical

Adjective: paralytical|,per-u'li-ti-kul|&nbsp;Relating to or of the nature of paralysis • paralytical symptoms=paralyticDerivedNoun: paralysis, paralyticAdjective: paralyticAdverb: paralytically

periglacial

Adjective: periglacial|,pe-ree'gley-shul|(geology) of or pertaining to the area around the edge of a glacier • They are known to have had pronounced periglacial activitiesDerivedAdverb: periglacially

phlegmatic

Adjective: phlegmatic|fleg'ma-tik|Showing little emotion • a phlegmatic...and certainlyundemonstrative man=phlegmatical≈unemotionalDerivedNoun: phlegm, phlegmaticnessAdverb: phlegmatically

polychrome

Adjective: polychrome|'pó-lee,krowm|Having or exhibiting many colours=polychromatic, polychromic≈coloured, colourfulNoun: polychrome|'pó-lee,krowm|A piece of work composed of or decorated inmany colours~piece of work, workVerb: polychrome|'pó-lee,krowm|Colour with many colours; make polychrome=polychromize~colour, colour in, colourizeDerivedNoun: polychromyVerb: polychromizeAdjective: polychromic

precautional

Adjective: precautional|pri'ko-shu-nul|Taken in advance to protect againstpossible danger or failure • gaveprecautional advice=precautionary≈preventative, preventiveDerivedNoun: precaution

prestissimo

Adjective: prestissimo|pre'sti-su,mow|(of tempo) as fast as possible≈fastAdverb: prestissimo|pre'sti-su,mow|(music) extremely fast; as fast aspossible • this passage should be playedpr

rackingly

Adjective: racking|ra-king|Causing great physical or mentalsuffering • a racking pain=wrenching≈painfulDerivedNoun: rackVerb: rackAdverb: rackingly

raffish

Adjective: raffish|ra-fish|Marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners • a raffish young man=dapper, dashing, jaunty, natty, pert, rakish, snappy, spiffy, spruce≈fashionable, happening, stylishMarked by a carefree unconventionalityor disreputableness • a cocktail partygiven by some...raffish bachelors=devil-may-care, rakish≈unconventionalDerivedNoun: raffishnessAdverb: raffishly

Adjective: sanguineous

Adjective: sanguineous|sang'gwi-nee-us|Accompanied by bloodshed • this bitter and sanguineous war= butcherly, gory, sanguinary, slaughterous≈ bloodyDerivedNoun: sanguine, sanguineousness

stepwise

Adjective: stepwise|'step,wIz|One thing at a time=bit-by-bit, in small stages, piecemeal, step-by-step≈gradualAdverb: stepwise|'step,wIz|Proceeding in steps • the voltage wasincreased stepwise=step by stepDerivedNoun: stepVerb: step

sublingual

Adjective: sublingual|,súb'ling-gwul|Beneath the tongue • The sublingual gland, the smallest of the salivary glands, is of a narrow oblong shape and weighs scarcely one drachmDerivedNoun: tongueAdverb

sulfurous

Adjective: sulfurous|súl-fu-rus|Usage: N. American (elsewhere: sulphurous)Of or related to or containing sulphur or derived from sulphurHarsh or corrosive in tone • a sulfurous denunciation= acerb, acerbic, acid, acidulous, acrid, bitter, blistering, caustic, virulent, vitriolic≈ unpleasantCharacterized by oppressive heat and humidity • the sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm= stifling, sultry≈ hotDerived

sunburnt

Adjective: sunburnt|'sún,burnt|Suffering from overexposure to directsunlight • Sue seems sunburnt on her chest=sunburned≈unhealthyDerivedNoun: sunburntness

sunshiny

Adjective: sunshiny|'sún,shI-nee|Bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer • a sunshiny hello= cheery, gay, sunny≈ cheerfulDerivedNoun

superincumbent

Adjective: superincumbent|,soo-pur-in'kúm-bunt|Lying or resting on and exerting pressure on something else • superincumbent layers of dead plants cut off the air and arrested decomposition≈ superjacentDerivedNoun: superincumbencyAdverb: superincumbently

syncopated

Adjective: syncopated|'sing-ku,pey-tid|Stressing a normally weak beat • These types of notes are called syncopations, and the measures where they are found syncopated measures≈ rhythmic, rhythmicalVerb: syncopate|'sing-ku,peyt|Omit a sound or letter in a word • syncopate a word~ shorten(music) modify the rhythm by stressing or accenting a weak beat~ modifyDerivedNoun: syncopation, syncopator, syncope

transverse

Adjective: transverse|tranz'vurs|Extending or lying across; in a crosswisedirection; at right angles to the longaxis • from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully • transversecolon=cross, thwartwise, transversal≈crosswiseDerivedNoun: transversenessAdverb: transversely

tsaristic

Adjective: tsaristic|zaa'ri-stik|Of or relating to or characteristic of a czar • They reviewed the dilemmas of the progress of tsaristic Russia=czarist, czaristic, tsarist, tzaristDerivedNoun: czar, tsar, tsarism

undeliniated

Adjective: undelineated|,ún-du'li-nee,ey-tid|Not represented accurately or precisely≈ undepicted, undrawn, unpictured◑ delineatedDerivedAdjective: delineated

unforthcoming

Adjective: unforthcoming|,ún-forth'kú-ming|&nbsp;(of a person) not revealing information; reticentNot available when required; not happening when expectedDerivedAdjective: forthcoming

unlettered

Adjective: unlettered|,ún'le-turd|Having little acquaintance with writing • special tutorials to assist the unlettered sector of society= analphabetic≈ illiterateUneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication • exhibiting contempt for his unlettered companions= ignorant, nescient, unlearned≈ uneducatedDerivedNoun: unletterednessAdjective: letteredAdverb: unletteredly

unstilted

Adjective: unstilted|,ún'stil-tid|Flowing naturally and continuously • unstilted conversation≈ unaffectedDerivedAdjective: stilted

venal

Adjective: venal|vee-n(u)l|Capable of being corrupted • a venal police officer= bribable, corruptible, dishonest, purchasable≈ corruptDerivedNoun: venality, venalnessAdverb: venally

winless

Adjective: winless|win-lus|Having no wins • the team had a very disappointing winless season≈ unsuccessfulDerivedNoun: winVerb: win

Noun: philogyny

Admiration for women◑ misogyny~ admiration, esteemDerivedNoun: philogynist[sound:rec1483862722.mp3]

holus bolus

Adverb Editholus-bolus (not comparable)All together; entirely; without modification.to accept a

fantically

Adverb: fanatically|fu'na-ti-k(u-)lee|&nbsp;In a passionately fanatic manner • he followed the teachings of his guru fanaticallyDerivedNoun: fanaticAdjective: fanatic, fanatical

gloatingly

Adverb: gloatingly|glow-ting-lee|&nbsp;In a gloating manner • he spoke gloatingly about people he had cheated out of their moneyDerivedNoun: gloatVerb: gloat

Adverb: in extremis

Adverb: in extremis|in ek'stree-mis|At the point of death • Sometime a one-size-fits-all education and training approach is applied to in extremis settings

wonderingly

Adverb: wonderingly|wún-du-ring-lee|&nbsp;In a curious and questioning manner=questioninglyDerivedNoun: wonderVerb: wonderAdjective: wondering

affirmatory

Affirming&nbsp;or&nbsp;giving&nbsp;assent&nbsp;•&nbsp;an&nbsp;affirmatory&nbsp;decision=affirmative&lt; /&gt;≈assentient,&nbsp;favourable,&nbsp;positive&lt; /&gt;Derived&lt; /&gt;Noun:&nbsp;affirmationVerb:&nbsp;affirm

"<span style=""font-size: 100px; "">amerasian</span>"

Amerasian &nbsp; am ur asianˌaməˈreɪʃ(ə)n,ˌaməˈreɪʒ(ə)n/adjective1.having one American and one Asian parent.noun1.a person with one American and one Asian parent.

top hyphen hat

Aug 29, 2016This week's themeWords related to clothing This week's wordstop-hatLincoln in a top hat, 1862Photo: Alexander Gardner/LOC A.Word.A.Daywith Anu GargHave you ever wondered why a piece of clothing for the upper body goes in singular (a shirt), as it should, but clothing for the legs doesn't (a pair of pants)? Well, here's the scoop from pantology.*In the old days, pants were two pieces of clothing, one cylinder for each leg. And that was good enough. A pair is a pair is a pair. No need for fitting rooms.As one of the three basic needs for humanity, clothing has been with us for a long time. And so have the words to describe it. Many of these words are used in a metaphorical sense. This week we'll look at five of them. We'll start at the top and make our way down to the feet.*Pantology is a word to describe a systematic view of all knowledge. For real. I didn't make it out of whole cloth.top-hatth:(TOP-hat) MEANING:noun:1. A man's tall, cylindrical hat.2. An important or high-ranking person.ETYMOLOGY:From the association of a top hat with people

Maccas in Australia

Australia is the only country in the world that refers to McDonald's as Macca's and the restaurant has formally submitted the word to the Macquarie Dictionary for consideration in their next update.Jan 8, 2013

Adjective: carceral

Belonging to a prisoncar suh rul

brigadoon

Brigadoonnoun &nbsp;Brig·a·doon \ˌbri-gə-ˈdün\Popularity: Bottom 30% of wordsDefinition of Brigadoon: &nbsp;a place that is idyllic, unaffected by time, or remote from realitybrig ah dune

bungalow

British English) a house built all on one level, without stairsHe retired at 70 and moved to a bungalow in Rosecroft Gardens.CultureMany old people live in bungalows because there are no stairs to climb. In Britain, especially in the 1920s, large groups of bungalows were often built together on the edges of towns, or in places where people go to live when they have retired from work, such as the south coast. People who don't like bungalows sometimes describe this as 'bunglaloid growth'. The word bungalow comes from the Hindi name for an old type of house built for Europeans in Bengal.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectivetwo-bedroom, two-bedroomed, etin some Asian countries) a large house, sometimes on more than one level, that is not joined to another house on either sideWord Origin

Johnny

British for condom

brutalism buildings

Brutalism (redirected from Brutalist architecture)Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.Bru·tal·ism &nbsp;(bro͞ot′l-ĭz′əm)n.An architectural style of the mid-20th century characterized by massive or monolithic forms, usually of poured concrete and unrelieved by exterior decoration.Bru′tal·ist adj. &amp; n.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.brutalism (ˈbruːtəˌlɪzəm)n(Architecture) an austere style of architecture characterized by emphasis on such structural materials as undressed concrete and unconcealed service pipes. Also called: new brutalism

burke

By the way, burke has no connection with the British slang term berk for a stupid person. That's rhyming slang, known from the 1920s if not earlier, short for Berkeley (or Berkshire) Hunt, even though in British English the first

Adjective: realizable|,ree-u'lI-zu-bul| |'ree-u,lI-zu-bul|

Capable of being realized • realizable benefits of the plan≈ tangibleCapable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do • The key to happiness is setting realizable goals= accomplishable, achievable, doable, manageable≈ possibleDerivedNoun: realizability, realizablenessVerb: realizeAdjective: unrealizableAdverb: realizably

Carnism and Carnist

Carnism&nbsp;is a concept used in discussions of humanity's relation to other animals, defined as a prevailing&nbsp;ideology&nbsp;in which people support the use and consumption of&nbsp;animal products, especially&nbsp;meat.[n 1]&nbsp;Carnism is presented as a dominant belief system supported by a variety of&nbsp;defense mechanisms&nbsp;and mostly unchallenged assumptions.[1][2][3][4]&nbsp;The term&nbsp;carnism&nbsp;was coined by social psychologist and vegan activist&nbsp;Melanie Joy&nbsp;in 2001 and popularized by her book&nbsp;Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows&nbsp;(2009).[5][6][7]

affineur

Cheese-making.&nbsp;Categories »&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A person responsible for maturing cheese in a cellar, climate-controlled room, etc. Cf. affinage n. 2.ah-fin-eur[sound:rec1475450078.mp3]

hyperesthesia

Definition of HYPERESTHESIA—hyperesthetic \ˌhī-pər-es-ˈthe-tik\ adjective:unusual or pathological sensitivity of the skin or of a particular senseexcessive physical senstivity esp or the skin[sound:rec1514108120.mp3]

assignee

Definition of assignee1: a person to whom an assignment is made2: a person appointed to act for another3: a person to whom a right or property is legally transferredSee assignee defined

audism

Definition of audism: discrimination or prejudice against individuals who are deaf or hard of hearingaudistplay \ˈȯ-dist\ nounAudism is the notion that one is superior based on one's ability to hear or to behave in the manner of one who hears, or that life without hearing is futile and miserable, or an attitude based on pathological thinking which results in a negative stigma toward anyone who does not hear

barbule

Definition of barbule: a minute barb; especially : one of the processes that fringe the barbs of a feather

crosshatch

Definition of crosshatchtransitive verb: to mark with two series of parallel lines that intersectcrosshatch nouncross-hatchingplay \ˈkrȯs-ˌha-chiŋ\

excitatory

Definition of excitatory: exhibiting, resulting from, relating to, or producing excitement or excitation excitatory nerve fibeoften med usr

fissiparous

Definition of fissiparous: tending to break up into parts : divisive fissiparoustendencies within a political partywanting to split up — fissiparousness nounNEW! Time Traveler

Definition of grandomania. : <span class=cloze>[...]</span>

Definition of grandomania. : <span class=cloze>a mania for elaborate, imposing, and showy buildings or furnishings.</span><br><br>

insectary

Definition of insectaryplural insectaries: a place for the keeping or rearing of living insectsmaybe for lab usr

macerate

Definition of maceratemacerated; maceratingtransitive verb1:to cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting2:to cause to become soft or separated into constituent elements by or as if by steeping in fluid; broadly :steep, soakintransitive verb:to soften and wear away especially as a result of being wetted or steepedmacerationmacerator

phillipic

Definition of philippic: &nbsp;a discourse or declamation full of bitter condemnation : &nbsp;tiradeExamples of philippic in a sentence

prie fixe

Definition of prix fixe: a complete meal offered at a fixed price; also : the price charged

spume

Definition of spume: frothy matter on liquids : foam, scum ocean spumespumousspumous play &nbsp;\ˈspyü-məs\ adjective— spumy play &nbsp;\-mē\ adjectivesp-yuum

tetrad

Definition of tetrad: a group or arrangement of four: such asa : a group of four cells produced by the successive divisions of a mother cell a tetrad of sporesb : a group of four synapsed chromatids that become visibly evident in the pachytene stage of meiotic prophasetetradicplay \te-ˈtra-dik\ adjective

transportive

Definition of transportive: tending to transport or to cause transportstransportive and triumphant thought —Nathaniel Hawthorne

unexceptionable

Definition of unexceptionable: not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable unexceptionableness noununexceptionablyplay \ˌən-ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-blē\ adverbSee unexceptionable defined for English-langu

varietal

Definition of varietal&nbsp;: of, relating to, or characterizing a variety &lt;varietal names&gt;; also : being a variety in distinction from an individual or species&nbsp;2&nbsp;: of, relating to, or producing a varietal&nbsp;&nbsp;varietal &nbsp;&nbsp;Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Wikipedia.&nbsp;va·ri·e·tal (və-rī′ĭ-tl)&nbsp;adj.&nbsp;Of, indicating, or characterizing a variety, especially a biological variety.&nbsp;n.&nbsp;A wine made principally from one variety of grape and carrying the name of that grape.&nbsp;[From variety.]&nbsp;va·ri′e·tal·ly adv.

glister

Definition of&nbsp;glisterglistered;&nbsp;glisteringplay\ˈgli-st(ə-)riŋ\intransitive verb:&nbsp;&nbsp;glitterglister&nbsp;nounSee&nbsp;glister&nbsp;defined for kids

lickspittle&nbsp;

Definition of&nbsp;lickspittle:&nbsp; a fawning subordinate&nbsp;:&nbsp;&nbsp;toady

malgre lui

Definition of&nbsp;malgré lui:&nbsp;despite himself

tumefy

Definition of&nbsp;tumefy-ed/-ing/-esintransitive verb1:&nbsp;to rise in a tumor&nbsp;:&nbsp;swell:&nbsp;to become puffed up (as with pride)transitive verb:&nbsp;

skosh

Definition&nbsp;:a small amount : bit, smidgen[sound:rec1515047585.mp3]&nbsp;

phonology&nbsp;

Definition&nbsp;of&nbsp;phonology. 1 : the science of speech sounds including especially the history and theory of sound changes in a language or in two or more related languages. 2 : the phonetics and phonemics of a language at a particular time

hypocorism

Definition1 : a pet name2 : the use of pet names[sound:rec1471796769.mp3]

fructify

Definition1 : to bear fruit2 : to make fruitful or productiveDid You Know?Fructify derives from Middle English fructifien and ultimately from the Latin noun

stultify

Definition1 : to cause to appear or be stupid, foolish, or absurdly illogical2 a : to impair, invalidate, or make ineffective : negate b : to have a dulling or inhibiting effect onDid You Kn

irrupt

Definition1 : to rush in forcibly or violently2 : (of a natural population) to undergo a sudden upsurge in numbers especially when natural ecological balances and checks are disturbed3 : to become active or violent especially suddenly : erupt

Homiletic

Definition1 :&nbsp;of, relating to, or resembling a&nbsp;homily2 :&nbsp;of or relating to the art of preaching;&nbsp;also&nbsp;:&nbsp;preachyhah-muh-LET-ik

alveolate

Definitions for alveolatehaving alveoli; deeply pitted, as a honeycomb.[sound:rec1506340844.mp3]

ballon

Definitions for ballonBallet. the lightness and grace of movement that make a dancer appear buoyant.

incogitant

Definitions for incogitantthoughtless; inconsiderate.not having the faculty of thought.

membranophone

Definitions for membranophoneany musical instrument, as a drum, in which the sound is produced by striking, rubbing, or blowing against a membrane stretched over a frame.

ad absurdum

Definitions for&nbsp;ad absurdumto the point of absurdity.

decathect

Definitions for&nbsp;to withdraw one's feelings of attachment from (a person, idea, or object), as in anticipation of a future loss:&nbsp;He decathected from her in order to cope with her impending death.

vulnerary

Definitions for&nbsp;vulneraryused to promote the healing of wounds, as herbs or other remedies.a remedy for wounds.

banausic

Definitions&nbsp;for&nbsp;banausicserving&nbsp;utilitarian&nbsp;purposes&nbsp;only;&nbsp;mechanical;practical:&nbsp;architecture&nbsp;that&nbsp;was&nbsp;more&nbsp;banausicthan&nbsp;inspired.bah-nuh-sik &nbsp;-zik

equivoque

Definitions&nbsp;for&nbsp;equivoquean&nbsp;equivocal&nbsp;term;&nbsp;an&nbsp;ambiguous&nbsp;expression.a&nbsp;play&nbsp;on&nbsp;words;&nbsp;pun.double&nbsp;meaning;&nbsp;ambiguity.

paludal

Definitions&nbsp;for&nbsp;paludalof&nbsp;or&nbsp;relating&nbsp;to&nbsp;marshes.produced&nbsp;by&nbsp;marshes,&nbsp;as&nbsp;miasma&nbsp;or&nbsp;diseaseas sounds

paralogize&nbsp;

Definitions&nbsp;for&nbsp;paralogizeto&nbsp;draw&nbsp;conclusions&nbsp;that&nbsp;do&nbsp;not&nbsp;follow&nbsp;logicallyfrom&nbsp;a&nbsp;given&nbsp;set&nbsp;of&nbsp;assumptions.peril LA jah eyes

transethnic

Etymology[edit]trans-&nbsp;+‎&nbsp;ethnicAdjective[edit]transethnic&nbsp;(not&nbsp;comparable)Encompassing more than one&nbsp;ethnicity.transethnic&nbsp;adoption&nbsp;(compare&nbsp;transracial&nbsp;adoption)a&nbsp;transethnic&nbsp;language&nbsp;(one spoken by several ethnic groups)Related terms[edit]

Formula E, officially the FIA Formula E Championship, is a class of auto racing that uses <span class=cloze>[...]</span> The series was conceived in 2012, and the inaugural championship started in Beijing on 13 September 2014.[1] The series is sanctioned by the FIA. Alejandro Agag is the current CEO of Formula E.

Formula E, officially the FIA Formula E Championship, is a class of auto racing that uses <span class=cloze>only electric-powered cars.</span> The series was conceived in 2012, and the inaugural championship started in Beijing on 13 September 2014.[1] The series is sanctioned by the FIA. Alejandro Agag is the current CEO of Formula E.<br><br>

francization

Francization or Francisation (in Canadian English and American English), Frenchification (in British and also in American English), or Gallicization designates the extension of the French language by its adoption as a first language or not, adoption that can be forced upon or desired by the concerned populati

Ganadian

Gandhian[gahn-dee-uh n, gan-]&nbsp;Spell &nbsp;SyllablesExamples Word Originadjective1.of or relating to Mohandas Gandhi or to Gandhiism.Origin of Gandhian

ignominy

IG-nuh-min-ee, ig-NOM-uh-neenoun1:disgrace; dishonor; public contempt.2:shameful or dishonorable quality or conduct or an instance of this.E: Walking in the shadow of a dream, as it were, and perhaps actually under the influence of a species of so... More example

impish

Impish&nbsp;adj.&nbsp;Mischievous. Inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun. "He approached her with an impish grin on his face."

Adjective: faddy|fa-dee|

Intensely fashionable for a short time • Somewhat different is the faddy customer, who does not care about durability, but only whether the merchandise is in the latest style= faddish≈ fashionable, happening, stylishDerivedNoun: fad, faddinessAdverb: faddily

Isolette&nbsp;

Isolette[ahy-suh-let]&nbsp;Spell &nbsp;SyllablesTrademark.1.a brand of incubator for premature or other newborn infants, providing controlled temperature, humidity, and oxygen levels and having armholes through which the infant can be reached with minimum disturbance to the controlled environment.

kakistocracy&nbsp;

Kakistocracy&nbsp;(pronounced \kak-uh-STAH-kruh-see\) means "government by the worst people." It comes from the Greek root&nbsp;kakistos

girlishly|

Like a girl • she was girlishly shyDerivedAdjective: girli

Verb: eternalize|i'tur-nu,lIz|

Make famous forever • This melody eternalized its composer= eternize, immortalize~ alter, change, modifyDerivedNoun: eternalizationAdjective: eternal

Noun: mythopoeia

Making of a myth or myths= mythopoesisDerivedNoun: mythAdjective: mythopoeicmyth a pee ah

managee

Managee&nbsp;Managee can be:&nbsp;&nbsp;In management, a person who is managed.

theriac

March 12theriac &nbsp;&nbsp;\THEER-ee-ak\ &nbsp;&nbsp; Share the Word of the Day &nbsp;Definition&nbsp;noun&nbsp;1 :a mixture of many drugs and honey formerly held to be an antidote to poison&nbsp;2 :a remedy for all ills : cure-all, panacea[sound:rec1473212456.mp3]

nidifugous

March 20nidifugous \nye-DIFF-yuh-gus\ Share the Word of the Day Definition adjective :leaving the nest soon after hatching

Marfan Syndrome

Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue.[2] The degree to which people are affected varies. People with Marfan tend to be tall, and thin, with long arms, legs, fingers and toes. They also typically have flexible joints and scoliosis.[2] The most serious complications involve the heart and aorta with an increased risk of mitral valve prolapse and aortic aneurysm.[2][3] Other commonly affected areas include the lungs, eyes, bones and the covering of the spinal cord.[2]Marfan is an autosomal dominant disorder. About 75% of the time the condition is inherited from a parent while 25% of the time it is a new mutation.[2] It involves a mutation to the gene that makes fibrillin which results in abnormal connective tissue.[2] Diagnosis is often based on the Ghent criteria.[4][5]There is no cure for Marfan syndrome. Many people have a normal life expectancy with proper treatment.[2] Management often includes the use of beta blockers such as propranolol or if not tolerated calcium channel blockers or ACE inhibitors.[5][6] Surgery may be required to repair the aorta or replace a heart valve.[6] It is recommended that hard exercise be avoided.[5]

Mari montessori family

Mario raised by others for a time became successor.

Adjective: discrepant|di'skre-punt|

Not compatible with other facts= incompatible≈ inconsistentNot in agreement= inconsistent≈ incongruousNot in accord • widely discrepant statements= at variance, dissonant≈ absonant, discordantDerivedNoun: discrepancyAdverb: discrepantly

Noun: Canadianism|ku'ney-dee-u,ni-zum|

Noun: Canadianism|ku'ney-dee-u,ni-zum|Word or expression originating in or usedonly in CanadaQuality or state of being Canadian; Canadian patriotismDerivedNoun: CanadianAdjective: Canadia

Noun: Hebraism

Noun: Hebraism|'hee-brey,i-zum|&nbsp;Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud=Jewish religion, Judaism~faith, organized religion, religion⇒Conservative Judaism, Jewish Orthodoxy, Orthodox Judaism, Reform JudaismDerivedNoun: HebraistAdjective: Hebraic

ablative

Noun: ablative|a-blu-tiv|&nbsp;The case indicating the agent in passive sentences or the instrument or manner or place of the action described by the verb=ablative case~oblique, oblique caseAdjective: ablative|a-blu-tiv|&nbsp;(linguistics) relating to the ablative case[sound:rec1476489911.mp3]DerivedAdverb: ablativelyAdjective: ablative2|u'bley-tiv|&nbsp;Tending to ablate; i.e. to be removed or vaporized at very high temperature • ablative material on a rocket cone≈subtractiveDerivedNoun: ablationVerb: ablate

accompanist

Noun: accompanist|u'kúm-pu-nist|A person who providesmusical accompaniment (usually on apiano) • the accompanist picked up the ideaand elaborated it=accompanyist, comp~instrumentalist, musician, playerDerivedVerb: accompan

advertorial

Noun: advertorial|,ad-vur'to-ree-ul|An advertisement that is written andpresented in the style of an editorial orjournalistic report~ad, advert, advertisement, advertising

architave

Noun: architrave|'aar-ki,treyv|The moulding around a door or windowThe lowest part of an entablature; restsimmediately on the capitals of the columns=epistyle

articulator

Noun: articulator|aar'tik-yu,ley-tur|Someone who pronounces words~ communicator⇒ speaker, subvocalizer, talker, utterer, verbalizerA movable speech organ~ organ of speech, speech organ, vocal organ⇒ clapper, glossa, jawbone, jowl, lingua, lip, lower jaw, lower jawbone, mandible, mandibula, mandibular bone, submaxilla, tongueDerived

atelier

Noun: atelier|,a-t(u)l'yey| |a,tel'yey|&nbsp;A studio especially for an artist or designer=artist's workroom~studio⇒artist's loft[sound:rec1480988228.mp3]

badlands

Noun: badlands|'bad,landz|Deeply eroded barren landNoun: Bad LandsAn eroded and barren region in southwestern South Dakota and northwestern Nebraska=Badlands

baldachin

Noun: baldachin|bol-du-kun| |bal-du-kin|&nbsp;Ornamented canopy supported by columns or suspended from a roof or projected from a wall (as over an altar)~canopy[sound:rec1504183030.mp3]

bikeway

Noun: bikeway|'bIk,wey|Usage: N. American (elsewhere: cycle path)A path or road used for bicycles=bike path, cycle track

brocade

Noun: brocade|brow'keyd|Thick heavy expensive material with a raised patternVerb: brocade|brow'keyd|(handicraft) weave a design into (textiles)DerivedAdjective: brocaded

brochette

Noun: brochette|brow'shet|A small spit or skewer~ spit

Noun: conclave|'kón,kleyv|

Noun: conclave|'kón,kleyv|A confidential or secret meeting

constituent

Noun: constituent|kun'sti-choo-unt|An artifact that is one of the individualparts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system • a component or constituentelement of a system=component, elementA member of a constituency; a citizenwho is represented in a government by officials for whom he or shevotes • needs continued support by constituents to be re-electedSomething determined in relation to something that includes it • the animalconstituent of plankton=component, component part, part, portion(grammar) a word, phrase or clauseforming part of a largergrammatical construction=grammatical constituentAn abstract part of something • twoconstituents of a musical composition aremelody and harmony=component, element, factor, ingredientAdjective: constituent|kun'sti-choo-unt|Being a part of something, esp. part of the physical structure=component, constitutional, constitutive≈essentialDerivedNoun: constituencyVerb: constituteAdverb: constituently

contiguity

Noun: contiguity|,kón-tu'gyoo-i-tee|The attribute of being so near as to be touching= adjacency, contiguousness~ closeness, nearness, propinquity, proximityDerivedAdjective: contiguous

"<span style=""font-size: 100px; "">cope as obj</span>"

Noun: cope|kowp|Brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall=coping, header~brickA long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop onceremonial occasions~cloakDerivedNoun: coper, copingSee alsocope with

corbel

Noun: corbel|kor-bul|(architecture) a triangular bracket of brickor stone (usually of slight extent)=trussVerb: corbel(corbeled, corbeling, corbelled, corbelling)|kor-bul|(architecture) furnish with a corbelDerivedAdjective: corbeled

corpsman

Noun: corpsmanAn enlisted person in a U.S. medical unit

couchette

Noun: couchette|koo'shet|A compartment on a European passenger train; contains 4 to 6 berths for sleeping~ compartment

culvert

Noun: culvert|kúl-vurt|A transverse and totally enclosed drainunder a road or railway

deliquesence

Noun: deliquescence|,de-li'kwe-sun(t)s|The act of deliquescing or becoming liquid, esp. by reacting with moisture in the air; process by which anything deliquescesDerivedVerb: deliquesceAdjective: deliquescentmelt away in decay, melt or become liquid esp by absorbing moisture in the air[sound:rec1482693468.mp3]

destruction potential word

Noun: destructibility|di,strúk-tu'bi-lu-tee|Vulnerability to destruction◑indestructibilityDerivedAdjective: destructible

distich

Noun: distich(pl. distichs)|di-stik|Two items of the same kind= brace, couple, couplet, duad, duet, duo, dyad, pair, span, twain, twosome, yoke~ 2, II, deuce, two⇒ doubletonDerivedAdjective: distichous

dooryard

Noun: dooryard|'dor,yaard|Usage: N. AmericanA yard outside the front or rear door of a house

"<span style=""font-size: 100px; "">dressmaking</span>"

Noun: dressmaking /&gt;The&nbsp;craft&nbsp;of&nbsp;making&nbsp;dresses /&gt;~craft,&nbsp;trade&gt;⇒couture

drillmaster

Noun: drillmaster|'dril,mas-tur|(military) a person who instructs in marching drillOne who trains others in somethingNoun: drill master

"<span style=""font-size: 100px; "">drumhead 2 meanings</span>"

Noun: drumhead|'drúm,hed|A membrane that is stretched taut over adrum=head~membraneAdjective: drumhead|'drúm,hed|Performed speedily and without formality • adrumhead execution=summary≈unofficial

Noun: duckboard|

Noun: duckboard|'dúk,bord|&nbsp;A boardwalk laid across muddy ground~boardwalk

"<span style=""font-size: 100px; "">eyeshot</span>"

Noun: eyeshot|'I,shót|The range of the eye • they were soon out ofeyeshot=view~range, reach

fieldstone

Noun: fieldstone|'feeld,stown|&nbsp;Stone that occurs naturally in fields; often used as building material~rock, stone

foreground

Noun: foregrounding|'for,grawn-ding|&nbsp;The execution of a program that preempts the use of the processing system=foreground processing~priority processingVerb: foreground|'for,grawnd|&nbsp;Move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent • The introduction foregrounded the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics=highlight, play up, spotlight◑background~bring out, set off

galosh

Noun: galosh|gu'lósh|A waterproof overshoe that protectsshoes from water or snow=arctic, golosh, gumshoe, rubber

gastrome

Noun: gastronome|'gas-tru,nowm|A person devoted to refined sensuousenjoyment (especially good food and drink)=bon vivant, epicure, epicurean, foodie,gastronomist, gourmet~sensualistDerivedNoun: gastronomist, gastronomyAdjective: gastronomic, gastronomic

genotype

Noun: genotype|'je-nu,tIp| |'jee-now,tIp|A group of organisms sharing a specificgenetic constitution~biological group⇒biotypeThe particular alleles at specified locipresent in an organism=genetic constitution~composition, constitution, make-up,makeup, physical compositionDerivedAdjective: genotypic, genotypical

gibber

Noun: gibber|ji-bur|Unintelligible talking= gibberish~ bunk, hokum, meaninglessness, nonsense, nonsensicality⇒ abracadabra, babble, babbling, blather, blatherskite, double talk, gabble, jabber, jabbering, lallation, mumbo ju

girandole

Noun: girandole|'ji-run,dówl|An ornate candle holder; often with a mirror=girandola

gubbins

Noun: gubbins|gú-binz|Usage: BritishSomething unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • she easedthe ball-shaped gubbins back into itssocket=dingus, dojigger, doodad, doohickey, gimmick, gismo, gizmo, thingamabob, thingamajig, thingmabob, thingmajig, thingumabob, thingumajig, thingummy, thingy, whatchamacallit, whatsis, whatsit, widgetVarious unimportant items, rubbish

gyre

Noun: gyre|jI(-u)r|A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)= coil, curl, curlicue, ringlet, roll, scroll, whorl~ round shape⇒ calix, calyx, corolla, vertici

herbarium

Noun: herbarium(pl. herbaria)|hur'beh-ree-um|A collection of dried plants that aremounted and systematically classifiedfor study

imparity

Noun: imparity|im'per-u-tee|&nbsp;Inequality; disparity; disproportion; difference of degree, rank, excellence, number, etc

impressment

Noun: impressment|im'pres-munt|&nbsp;The act of coercing someone into government service=impress~seizureDerivedVerb: impress

initialism

Noun: initialism|in'i-shu,li-z(u)m|An abbreviation made up of first letters of words or syllables, each pronouncedseparately (e.g. BBC, TNT)DerivedNoun: initial, initialistVerb: initialAdjective: initial

kemp

Noun: kemp|kemp|Coarse, rough hair wool or fur

levoration

Noun: levorotation|,lee-vow-row'tey-shun|Rotation to the left=counterclockwise rotation◑dextrorotationDerivedAdjective: levorotatory

loam

Noun: loam|lowm|A rich soil consisting of a mixture of sand and clay and decaying organic materials • the growing medium should be equal parts of sand and loam with an admixture of peat moss and cow manure~ dirt, soil⇒ chernozemic soil, regur, regur soilDerivedAdjective: loamless, loamy

locus standi

Noun: locus standi(pl. loci standi)(law) the ability of a party to bring a lawsuitor participate in a particular case=standing

mac garment

Noun: mac|mak|Usage: BritishA waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric~ raincoat, waterproof⇒ oilskin, slickerNoun: Mac|mak|

medicament

Noun: medicament|mu'di-ku-munt|(medicine) something that treats, prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease= medication, medicinal drug, medicine

megafauna

Noun: megafaunaLarge animalsDerivedNoun: faunaAdjective: megafaunal

modus vivendi

Noun: modus vivendi|'mow-dus wee'wen-dee|&nbsp;A temporary accommodation of a disagreement between parties pending a permanent settlement~accommodationA manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes=life style, life-style, lifestyle~fashion, manner, mode, style, way⇒fast lane, free living, vanity fair

nous

Noun: nous|naws|[British] Common sense • she has greatsocial nousThat which is responsible for one'sthoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason • his nous wandered=brain, head, mind, psycheintelligence and the ability to think and act in a practical way synonymcommon senseNone of them had the nous to shut the door when the fire started.Word Originna passnoun plus house

outstation

Noun: outstation|'awt,stey-shun|A station in a remote or sparselypopulated location=outpost

panominist

Noun: pantomimist|'pan-tu,mI-mist|An actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression=mime, mimer, mummer, pantomimerDerivedNoun: pantomimeVerb: pantomim

pantominist

Noun: pantomimist|'pan-tu,mI-mist|An actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression=mime, mimer, mummer, pantomimerDerivedNoun: pantomimeVerb: pantomime

paranoiac

Noun: paranoiac|,per-u'noy,ak| |,per-u'noy-ik|A person afflicted with paranoia= paranoid~ psycho, psychotic, psychotic personDerivedNoun: paranoia

Noun: paraphilia|

Noun: paraphilia|,pa-ru'fi-lee-u|&nbsp;Abnormal sexual activity~perversion, sexual perversion⇒exhibitionism, fetichism, fetishism, immodesty, impudicity, paederasty, paedophilia, pederasty, pedophilia, scopophilia, voyeurism, zoophilia, zoophilismDerivedNoun: paraphiliac[sound:rec1503917491.mp3]

Noun: perpend|,pur'pend|

Noun: perpend|,pur'pend|Stone or brick built into a wall to hold the two sides together= parpenVerb: perpend|,pur'pend|To weight carefully in the mind

piling

Noun: piling|pI(-u)-ling|A column of wood, steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure= pile, spile, stilt~ column, pillar⇒ sheath pile, sheet pile, sheet piling

prior noun position

Noun: prior|prI(-u)r|The head of a religious order; in an abbeythe prior is next below the abbot~superior

rara avis

Noun: rara avis|'reh-ru'ey-vis|A rare or unique person=rare bird

refulgence

Noun: refulgence|ri'fûl-jun(t)s| |ri'fúl-jun(t)s|The quality of being bright and sending outrays of light=effulgence, radiance, radiancy,refulgency, shine~brightness⇒burnish, gleam, gleaming, gloss,glossiness, glow, lambency, luster,lustre, polish, sheen, shine, shininessDerivedAdjective: refulgent

regimentals

Noun: regimentals|,re-ju'men-t(u)lz|(military) the military uniform and insignia of a regiment~ military uniform

religionism

Noun: religionism|ree'li-ju,ni-zum|Exaggerated religious zealotryExaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal=pietism, religiosity, religiousismDerivedNoun: religion, religionist

ringer

Noun: ringer|ring-ur|&nbsp;A person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)=bell ringer, toller~signallerA person who is almost identical to another=clone, dead ringer~double, image, look-alikeA contestant entered in a competition under false pretences~fake, faker, fraud, imposter, impostor, pretender, pseud, pseudo, role player, sham, shammer(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg~throwDerivedVerb: ring

schlockmeister

Noun: schlockmeister(slang) a merchant who deals in shoddyor inferior merchandise=shlockmeister

sexpot

Noun: sexpot|'seks,pót|Usage: VulgarA young woman who is thought to have sexappeal

sheepskin 2 meanings

Noun: sheepskin|'sheep,skin|&nbsp;Tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing=fleece~leather⇒Golden FleeceSkin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on=lambskin, parchment~animal skin⇒vellum[N. American] A document certifying the successful completion of a course of study=diploma~bona fides, certificate, certification, credential, credentials

snifter

Noun: snifter|snif-tur|A globular glass with a small top; used for serving brandy= brandy glass, brandy snifter~ drinking glass, glass, fat and globe like for most of it.

stook

Noun: stook|stook| |stûk|Usage: UKA small collection of sheaves set up in the fieldVerb: stook|stook| |stûk|Usage: UKTo set up, as sheaves of grain, in stooks

strabismus

Noun: strabismus|stru'biz-mus|&nbsp;Abnormal alignment of one or both eyes=squint~abnormality⇒convergent strabismus, cross-eye, crossed eye, divergent strabismus, esotropia, exotropia, walleyeDerivedAdjective: strabismic

trencherman

Noun: trencherman(pl. trenchermen)|tren-chur-mun|A person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess=glutton, gormandizer, gourmand, gourmandizer, greedyguts

trigeminal

Noun: trigeminal|trI'je-mu-nul|&nbsp;The main sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve for the muscles of mastication=fifth cranial nerve, nervus trigeminus, trigeminal nerve, trigeminus~cranial nerve

tunic

Noun: tunic|too-nik|Any of a variety of loose fitting garments extending to the hips or knees~ cloak⇒ chiton, kameez, kirtle, surcoat, tabardAn enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue

warder

Noun: warder|wor-dur|Usage: BritishA person who works in a prison and is incharge of prisoners~law officer, lawman, peace officer⇒wardressDerivedNoun: wardershipVerb: ward

waymark

Noun: waymark|'wey,maark|A point on a route of travel=waypointDerivedAdjective: waymarked

wheal

Noun: wheal|weel|A raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

overweening

OH-ver-WEE-ningadjective1:exaggerated, excessive, o... More definitionsE: He was an envious and overweening man who resented the fact that Sir Balin had won the sword.

Noun: breech|breech|

Opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded= rear of barrel, rear of tube~ opening

fUGITIVE SLAVE ACT

PERMITTED RUNAWAY BLACKS TO BE ARRESTED AND SENT &nbsp;TO TO AMER SOUTH

ardent forms noun 2 answers

Related forms Expand&nbsp;ardently, adverb&nbsp;ardency [ahr-dn-see] (Show IPA), ardentness, noun

forms of generalize

Related formsExpandgeneralizable, adjectivegeneralizer, nounnongeneralized, adjectiveungeneralized, adjectiveungeneralizing, adjective

Unscience

Related to Unscience: scienceUn`sci´encen. 1. Want of science or knowledge; ignorance.If that any wight ween a thing to be otherwise than it is, it is not only unscience, but it is deceivable opinion.- Chau

sapid

SapidSapid adj. Having a strong, pleasant taste; palatable. "The wine tasting was a most sapid event." (of talk or writing) Pleasant or interesting.

traduce

Speak unfavourably about • She traduces her husband everywhere= badmouth, drag through the mud, malign~ asperse, besmirch, calumniate, defame, denigrate, slander, smear, smirch, sullyDerivedNoun: traducement, traducer

tangential

TangentialTangential adj. Superficially relevant; divergent. Diverging from a previous course or line; erratic. "He took credit for anything tangentially related to their work.

Temerity

Temerity n. Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity: "No one had the temerity to question her decision

Noun: spoilation

The act of stripping and taking by force= despoilation, despoilment, despoliation, spoil, spoliation~ pillage, pillaging, plunderingDerivedVerb: spoilspoilate

Noun: originalism

The belief that the United States Constitution should be interpreted in the way the authors originally intended it~ beliefDerivedNoun: originalist

high top (shoe)

The&nbsp;high-top&nbsp;is a&nbsp;shoe&nbsp;that extends significantly over the wearer's&nbsp;ankle. It is commonly an&nbsp;athletic&nbsp;shoe, particularly for&nbsp;basketball. It is sometimes confused with the slightly shorter mid-top, which typically extends no higher than the wearer's ankle. High-tops also should not be confused with shorter-length boots such as ankle boots, since high-tops usually refer to&nbsp;athletic shoes, although can also refer to other above-ankle shoes such as some&nbsp;hiking boots.

Adverb: sideward|sId-wurd|

Toward one side • turn the figure sideward= sidewardsDerivedNoun: sideVerb: sideAdjective: side

Noun: parkway|'paark,wey|

Usage: N. AmericanA wide scenic road planted with trees • the riverside parkway offers many exciting scenic views= drive~ road, route

Adjective: kicky|ki-kee|

Usage: N. AmericanLively, exciting, thrillingDerivedNoun: kickVerb: kick

auspicate

Verb: auspicate|'os-pu,keyt|Be a sign of something to come, esp. something important or bad • These signs auspicate bad news= augur, betoken, bode, forecast, foreshadow, foretell, foretoken, omen, portend, predict, prefigure, presage, prognosticate~ bespeak, betoken, indicate, point, signal⇒ foreshow, threatenCommence in a manner calculated to bring good luck • They auspicated the trip with a bottle of champagne~ begin, commence, get, get down, set about, set out, start, start outDerivedNoun: auspic

backdate

Verb: backdate|'bak,deyt| |bak'deyt|Make effective from an earlier date • The increase in tax was backdated to January

caponize

Verb: caponize|'key-pu,nIz|Convert a cock into a capon~ castrate, demasculinize, emasculate, evirateDerivedNoun: capon, caponization

cashier as verb

Verb: cashier|ka'sheer| |ku'sheer|Discard or do away with • cashier the literalsense of this word~abolish, get rid ofDischarge with dishonour, as in the army~discharge, free

enjoin

Verb: enjoin|en'joyn|Issue an injunction~ disallow, forbid, interdict, nix, prohibit, proscribe, vetoGive instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority • She enjoined him to do the shopping= order, say, tell~ request⇒ call, command, direct, instruct, require, send for, warnDerivedNoun: enjoining, enjoinment, injunction

flocculate

Verb: flocculate|'fló-kyu,leyt|Form into an aggregated lumpy or fluffy mass • the protoplasms flocculated~ changeCause to become a fluffy or lumpy aggregate • The chemist flocculated the suspended material~ alter, change, modifyDerivedNoun: flocculationAdjective: flocculent

gutter verb 2 meanings

Verb: gutter|gú-tur|Burn unsteadily, feebly, or low; flicker • The cooling lava continued to gutter toward lower groundFlow in small streams • Tears guttereddown her faceWear or cut gutters into • The heavy rainguttered the soilProvide with gutters • gutter the buildingsDerivedVerb: gut

limn

Verb: limn|lim|Trace the shape of=delineate, outline(art) make a portrait of • Goya wanted to limn his mistress, the Duchess of Alba=depict, portrayDerivedNoun: limner, limning

natter

Verb: natter|na-tur|Talk socially without exchangingtoo much information • the men weresitting in the cafe and nattering=chaffer, chat, chatter, chew the fat, chit-chat, chitchat, confab, confabulate, gab, gas, gossip, jaw, shoot the breeze, visitNoun: natter|na-tur|An informal conversation=chat, confab, confabulation, schmoose, schmoozeDerivedNoun: natterer

snigger

Verb: snigger|sni-gur|Laugh in a half-suppressed way, esp. disrespectfully • Everyone stared and some of the children sniggered • He sniggered at the sly comment madetowards his partner=snickerNoun: snigger|sni-gur|A disrespectful laugh=snicker, snortDerivedNoun: sniggererAdjective: sniggeryAdverb: sniggeringly

subvent

Verb: subventGuarantee financial support of • The operatour was subvented by a bank=subvention, underwrite~guarantee, undertakeDerivedNoun: subvention

underlet

Verb: underlet(underlets, underlet, underletting)|,ún-dur'let|&nbsp;To let below the valueTo let or lease at second hand; to subletDerivedNoun: letVerb: let

yawp

Verb: yawp|yop|Make a raucous noise= bawl~ howl, roarComplain whiningly= grizzle, whine, yammer~ complain, kick, kvetch, moan, plain, quetch, sound offDerivedNoun: yawper[sound:rec1475613565.mp3]

apetalous, adj.

View as: Outline |Full entryKeywords: On |OffQuotations: Show all |Hide allPronunciation:&nbsp; /əˈpɛtələs/&nbsp;Frequency (in current use): &nbsp;Etymology: &lt; modern Latin apetalus ( &lt; Greek ἀπέταλος, leafless, &lt; ἀ priv. + πέταλον leaf) + ... (Show More)Bot.Thesaurus »Categories »&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Without petals.1706 &nbsp; Phillips's New World of Words (new ed.) &nbsp; &nbsp;Apetalous flowers or plants are such as want the fine colour'd Leaves of Flowers, which they call Petals.1752 &nbsp; L. Garcin in Philos. Trans. 1749-50 (Royal Soc.) 46 53 &nbsp; Trees and Shrubs having apetalous Flowers.1870 &nbsp; J. D. Hooker Student's Flora Brit. Islands 44 &nbsp; [Sweet Violet has] apetalous autumnal flowers, chiefly fertile.(Hide quotations)

escrow

When you make an offer on a home, you will write an earnest money check that will be placed in "escrow." That means it isn't going directly to the seller but is being held by an impartial third party until you and the seller negotiate a contract and close the deal. You can't touch it and the seller can't touch it. It's in escrow.

Adverb: unitedly|yoo'nI-tid-lee|

With cooperation and interchange • we worked unitedly on the project= togetherAdjective: united

precipitant[pri-sip-i-tuh nt]

Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.falling headlong.2.rushing headlong, rapidly, or hastily onward.3.hasty; rash.4.unduly sudden or abrupt.noun5.Chemistry. anything that causes precipitation

misdoubt

Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comverb (used with or without object)1.to doubt or suspect.noun2.doubt or suspicion.Origin of misdoubt

flakelet

Word Originnoun1.a&nbsp;small&nbsp;flake,&nbsp;as&nbsp;of&nbsp;snow.Origin of&nbsp;flakelet

superordinate 2 meanings

[adjective, noun soo-per-awr-dn-it; verb soo-per-awr-dn-eyt]adjectiveof higher degree in condition or rank.Logic.(of a universal proposition) related to a particular proposition of the same quality and containing the same terms in the same order.nouna superordinate person or thing.Linguistics.a term that denotes a general class under which a set of subcategories is subsumed:"Child" is the superordinate of "girl" and "boy."Compare hyponym.verb (used with object), su·per·or·di·nat·ed, su·per·or·di·nat·ing.to elevate to superordinate position

pothook.

[pot-hoo k]nouna hook for suspending a pot or kettle over an open fire.an iron rod, usually curved, with a hook at the end, used to lift hot pots, irons, stove lids, etcan S-shaped stroke in writing, especially as made by children in learning to write.

misdescribe

[verb (used with or without object), mis·de·scribed, mis·de·scrib·ing.to describe incorrectly or falsely

doodlesack

a bagpipe

towser

a big dog tou zer

drainboard

a board with grooves or the like to facilitate dish drying

chook

a chicken offensive term for an old ladychick

singlet

a collarless mens undergrament for the the upper part of the body

doxophobia

a fear of experessing &nbsp;one's opiniona fear of being praised[sound:rec1515048199.mp3]

titulary

a formal name

conker

a horse chestnut, or a game where you swing these nuts together and see if they crack

monolith

a large single vertical block of stone, especially one that was shaped into a column by people living in ancient times, and that may have had some religious meaning(often disapproving) a single, very large organization, etc. that is very slow to change and not interested in individual peopleWord Origin

bequest

a legacy, action of bequeath in something

hazel

a light brown to strong yellowish browngreenish-brown or yellowish-brown colour

medico

a med student or med practitioner

haredi

a member of any of various Orthodox Jewish sects characterized by strict adherence to the traditional form of Jewish law and rejection of modern secular culture, many of whom do not recognize the modern state of Israel as a spiritual authority.

bandeau

a narrow band worn around the head to hold the hair in placea piece of women's clothing that is tied around the body to cover the breastsa bandeau bikini top

popinjay

a person given to vain, pretentious displays and empty chatter; coxcomb; fop.British Dialect.&nbsp;a woodpecker, especially the green woodpecker.

phonography

a representation of sounds by distinctive characters, phonetic spellingart of cunstructiong or using the phonograph

chipotle

a rich jalapeno that had been dried for use in cooking[sound:rec1480988324.mp3]

rosette

a round decoration made of ribbon that is worn by supporters of a political party or sports team, or to show that somebody has won a prizea thing that has the shape of a rose

tuck shop

a ship that sells sweets pastries and basic foods

smew

a small Eurasian merganser (Mergus albellus) with the male being white, gray, and black and the female chiefly gray but with a chestnut and white head

mandarin collar

a small collar that stands up and fits closely around the neckCheck pronunciation: mandarin collarSee the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary entry: mandarin collar

rootling

a small or mini root, rootlet2) a plantling beginning to root

samizdat

a system if printing and ir spreading clandestine or banned literature

groaningly ie

a word

almond-eyed|'

aa-mund,Id|Having almond-shaped eyes • Some children see him almond-eyed with skin of yellow hue≈ eyed

taboret

aboretor tabouret[tab-er-it, tab-uh-ret, -rey] Word Originnoun1.a low seat without back or arms, for one person; stool.2.a frame for embroidery.3.a small, usually portable stand, cabinet, or chest of drawers, as for holding work supplies.4.a small tabor.

crosswise

across, especially from one corner to the opposite oneCut the fabric crosswise.in the form of a crossSee crosswise in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

Noun: admonisher|

ad'mó-ni-shur| |ud'mó-ni-shur|Someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided= monitor, reminder~ defender, guardian, protector, shielderDerivedVerb: admonish

zipless (ˈzɪplɪs)

adj1. (Clothing & Fashion) lacking or without a zip2. (of a sexual encounter) brief but passionate3. without energy

adjuvant &nbsp;2 &nbsp;meanings&nbsp;

adjective | AJ-uh-vunt&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Definition&nbsp;1&nbsp;:serving to aid or contribute : auxiliary&nbsp;2&nbsp;:assisting in the prevention, amelioration, or cure of disease&nbsp;Scroll down for more about adjuvant[sound:rec1472919710.mp3]&nbsp;

guttural&nbsp;2 meanings&nbsp;

adjective | GUTT-uh-rul Definition 1 :articulated in the throat 2 :velar 3 :being or marked by utterance that is strange, unpleasant, or disagreeable Scroll down for more about

colubrine

adjective | KAHL-yuh-bryne Definition 1 :of, relating to, or resembling a snake 2 :of or relating to a large cosmopolitan family (Colubridae) of chiefly nonvenomous snakes Scroll down for more about colubrine

alt form allure

allurement

amortize

amortize|'a-mur,tIz| |u'mor,tIz|Liquidate gradually • Amortize your mortgage over a loan period based on your input~ liquidate, pay offDerivedNoun: amortizationAdjective: amort, amortizable

oddment

an odd, strange thing a loose article not in its set. a part of the book disconnected from main text

anneal

anneal Audio pronunciation&nbsp;verb | uh-NEEL &nbsp;&nbsp;Definition&nbsp;1 a : to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle; also : to cool slowly usually in a furnace&nbsp;b : to heat and then cool (double-stranded nucleic acid) in order to separate strands and induce combination at lower temperature with complementary strands&nbsp;2 :strengthen, toughen&nbsp;3 :to be capable of combining with complementary nucleic acid by a process of heating and cooling&nbsp;

galling

annoying bothersome

aquiver

aquiver|u'kwi-vur|Vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear, cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze • seemed aquiver on her feet= atremble, quivery, shaky, shivering, trembling≈ unsteady

arete

arete[ahr-i-tey]&nbsp;Spell&nbsp;SyllablesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.the&nbsp;aggregate&nbsp;of&nbsp;qualities,&nbsp;as&nbsp;valor&nbsp;and&nbsp;virtue,&nbsp;making&nbsp;up&nbsp;goodcharacter.

upmost

at or nearest to the top

atemporal

atemporal free from the limits of time

atremble

atremble|u'trem-bul|Vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear, cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze= aquiver, quivery, shaky, shivering, trembling≈ unsteady

magisterium

authourity of the roman catholic church to teach the faith

backsword

backsword Also found in: Thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.back·sword (băk′sôrd′)n.1. A sword with only one cutting edge.2. A one-handed fencing stick; a singlestick.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.backsword (ˈbækˌsɔːd

bandbox

bandbox|'band,bóks|A light cylindrical box for holding light articles of attire (especially hats)~ box

barminess&nbsp;

barminess&nbsp;Also found in:&nbsp;Thesaurus,&nbsp;Encyclopedia.barminess&nbsp;(ˈbɑːmɪnəs)nthe&nbsp;quality&nbsp;of&nbsp;being&nbsp;barmy;&nbsp;crazinessCollins English Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

evaluative

based on or relating to an assessment to form an idea of the value of something.

Noun: batt|

bat|Pieces of fabric or fibre used for stuffing or insulation

cheapjack adj

being inferior cheap worthlesstoo opportunistic in a bad way

belaud

belaud&nbsp;Audio pronunciation&nbsp;verb | bih-LAWD &nbsp;&nbsp;Definition&nbsp;:to praise usually to excess&nbsp;

Noun: berceuse|

ber'seuz|A quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep= cradlesong, lullaby~ song, vocal

sandblast

blast of wind with sand

Adjective: blowsy|

blaw-zee|Characteristic of or befitting a slut or slattern; used especially of women • While Scouse was at the bar, the blowsy blonde looked at us= blowzy, slatternly, sluttish, slutty, tarty≈ untidyDerivedNoun: blowsinessAdverb: blowsily

curiosa

books pamphlets dealing with unusual subjectsor naughty books or literature

bracing

bracing[brey-sing]&nbsp;Spell&nbsp;SyllablesSynonymsExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.strengthening;&nbsp;invigorating:This&nbsp;mountain&nbsp;air&nbsp;is&nbsp;bracing.2.of,&nbsp;relating&nbsp;to,&nbsp;or&nbsp;serving&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;brace.noun3.a&nbsp;brace.

luciferous

bringing or providing light[sound:rec1504183241.mp3]

Noun: brush cut|

brúsh kút|A short haircut with hairs standing up like a brush~ haircut

buckram 2 meanings

buckrambuhk-ruh m]&nbsp;Spell &nbsp;SyllablesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.a stiff cotton fabric for interlinings, book bindings, etc.2.stiffness of manner; extreme preciseness or formality.verb (used with object), buckramed, buckraming.3.to strengthen with buckram.4.

barouche

bəˈruːʃ/nounhistoricala four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with a collapsible hood over the rear half, a seat in front for the driver, and seats facing each other for the passengers.bah roach

caravel&nbsp;

caravel&nbsp;in British(ˈkærəˌvɛl&nbsp;&nbsp;)&nbsp;or&nbsp;carvelnouna two- or three-masted&nbsp;sailing&nbsp;ship, esp one with a&nbsp;broad&nbsp;beam, high&nbsp;poop&nbsp;deck, and&nbsp;lateenrig&nbsp;that was used by the&nbsp;Spanish&nbsp;and&nbsp;Portuguese&nbsp;in the 15th and 16th centuries

vitrine

case; display case; showcase; vitrine: a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home[sound:rec1475874865.mp3]

censer

censer[sen-ser]&nbsp;Spell&nbsp;SyllablesWord Originnoun1.a&nbsp;container,&nbsp;usually&nbsp;covered,&nbsp;in&nbsp;which&nbsp;incense&nbsp;is&nbsp;burned,&nbsp;especiallyduring&nbsp;religious&nbsp;services;&nbsp;thurible.

abubble

characterized by great enthusiasm or activity

circlet

cir·clet[ˈsərklət]NOUNa circular band, typically one made of precious metal, worn on the head as an ornament.a small circular arrangement or object.

cladding&nbsp;

cladding[klad-ing]&nbsp;Spell SyllablesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.the act or process of bonding one metal to another, usually to protect the inner metal from corrosion.2.metal bonded to an inner core of another metal.Origin of claddingExpandCladding&nbsp;is any material used to cover a structure's exterior. Picture a protective layer over a surface like a roof or exterior wall. Just as your skin protects internal bones and organs, cladding protects against the elements and shields against environmental conditions.

clientism

clientelismplaynoun &nbsp;cli·en·tel·ism \ˌklī-ən-ˈte-ˌli-zəm\Popularity: Bottom 30% of wordsDefinition of clientelism: &nbsp;a political or social system based on the relation of client to patron with the client giving political or financial support to a patron (as in the form of votes) in exchange for some special privilege or benefit &lt;In some countries, such as Greece, there has been a clear policy of "clientelism" in which political parties have rewarded their supporters with jobs and benefits that have been funded by the general taxpayer. — The Economist, 14 Apr. 2012&gt;

outerwear

clothing for outdoor wear or outer clothing as opposed to underwear

cloudland

cloudlandKLOUD-landnoun1:the sky.2:a region of unreality, imagination, etc.; dreamland.E:When the wind came it split the sky and shouldered the cloudland left and right, unbarring great clear fu...&nbsp;More examples

commentariat

commentariatnoun&nbsp; com·men·tar·i·at&nbsp; \ ˌkä-mən-ˈter-ē-at , -ē-ˌat \Popularity: Bottom 30% of words |Updated on: 14 Nov 2017TRENDING NOW:ballisticgentrification, gentrifyveteran, Veterans DayblowhardSEE ALL&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Definition of commentariat: a group of powerful and influential commentators : punditocracyNEW! Time TravelerFirst Known Use: 1993SEE WORDS FROM THE SAME YEAR

communicant

communicant[kuh-myoo-ni-kuh nt]&nbsp;Spell &nbsp;SyllablesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.a person who partakes or is entitled to partake of the Eucharist; a member of a church.2.a person who communicates.adjective3.communicating; imparting.

conversate

conversate[kon-ver-seyt] Word Originverb (used without object), conversated, conversating. Nonstandard except in some dialects.1.to have a conversation; converse; talk.Origin of conversate

gibbous

convex at both ends like the moonas the moon

corrugate

corrugate[verb&nbsp;kawr-uh-geyt,&nbsp;kor-;&nbsp;adjective&nbsp;kawr-uh-git, -geyt,&nbsp;kor-]&nbsp;Spell&nbsp;SyllablesExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comverb&nbsp;(used&nbsp;with&nbsp;object),&nbsp;corrugated,&nbsp;corrugating.1.to&nbsp;draw&nbsp;or&nbsp;bend&nbsp;into&nbsp;folds&nbsp;or&nbsp;alternate&nbsp;furrows&nbsp;and&nbsp;ridges.2.to&nbsp;wrinkle,&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;skin&nbsp;or&nbsp;face.3.Western&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;to&nbsp;make&nbsp;irrigation&nbsp;ditches&nbsp;in&nbsp;(a&nbsp;field).verb&nbsp;(used&nbsp;without&nbsp;object),&nbsp;corrugated,&nbsp;corrugating.4.to&nbsp;become&nbsp;corrugated;&nbsp;undergo&nbsp;corrugation.adjective5.corrugated;&nbsp;wrinkled;&nbsp;furrowed.

vitiate

corrupt morally by in temperance or sensualitymake imperfecttake away the legal force or render ineffective

cosmopolite

cosmopolite[koz-mop-uh-lahyt]&nbsp;Spell &nbsp;SyllablesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.a person who is cosmopolitan in his or her ideas, life, etc.; citizen of the world.2.an animal or plant of worldwide distribution.

julienne

cut into thin strips of matchlike pieces of foof

dilatometer|,

dI-lu'tó-mi-tur| |,di-lu'tó-mi-tur|An instrument for measuring the dilatation or expansion of a substance, especially of a fluid

Verb: devolve|

dee'vólv| |di'vólv|Pass on or delegate to another • The representative devolved his duties to his aides while he was in the hospital~ assign, delegate, depute, designateBe inherited by • The estate devolved to an heir that everybody had assumed to be dead= fall, pass, return~ change hands, change owners⇒ fall, lightGrow worse • The discussion devolved into a shouting match= degenerate, deteriorate, drop~ decline, worsen⇒ fade, fatigue, jade, languish, pall, rot, tire, waste, wearyDerivedNoun: devolution, devolvementSee alsodevolve on

superjacent

definition of superjacent: &nbsp;lying above or upon : &nbsp;overlying superjacent rocks

desacralize

desacralizeverb de·sa·cral·ize \ (ˌ)dē-ˈsā-krə-ˌlīz , -ˈsa- \Popularity: Bottom 30% of wordsExamples: desacralize in a Sentence Definition of desacralizedesacralized; desacralizingtransitive verb:to divest of sacred qualities or status— desacralization play

boreal

describing or connected with the climate zone south of the Arcticthe boreal forests of northern Canada

Adjective: denunciative|

di'nún(t)-see,ey-tiv|Containing warning of punishment= comminatory, denunciatory≈ inculpative, inculpatoryDerivedNoun: denunciationVerb: denounceAdverb: denunciatively

Noun: disquisition|,

dis-kwi'zi-shun|An elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion~ essay

Adjective: disaffected|,

dis-u'fek-tid|Discontented as toward authority • This work offers ideas on an innovative curriculum for disaffected and disadvantaged young people= ill-affected, malcontent, malcontented, rebellious≈ discontent, discontentedDerivedNoun: disaffectednessAdverb: disaffectedlyVerb: disaffect|,dis-u'fekt|Arouse hostility or indifference where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness= alien, alienate, estrange~ alter, change, modify⇒ drift apart, drift away, weanDerivedNoun: disaffection

discussant

discussant&nbsp;(redirected from&nbsp;discussants)Also found in:&nbsp;Thesaurus,&nbsp;Legal.dis·cus·sant&nbsp;&nbsp;(dĭ-skŭs′ənt)n.A&nbsp;participant&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;formal&nbsp;discussion.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.dis•cus•sant&nbsp;(dɪˈskʌs ənt)&nbsp;n.a&nbsp;person&nbsp;who&nbsp;participates&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;formal&nbsp;discussion&nbsp;or&nbsp;symposium.[1925-30,&nbsp;Amer.]Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.

waggish

displaying good-humored mischief, &nbsp;done or made for sport, humourous

draftsman

drafts·man&nbsp;&nbsp;(drăfts′mən)n.1.&nbsp;A&nbsp;man&nbsp;who&nbsp;draws&nbsp;plans&nbsp;or&nbsp;designs,&nbsp;as&nbsp;of&nbsp;structures&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;built.2.&nbsp;A&nbsp;man&nbsp;who&nbsp;draws,&nbsp;especially&nbsp;an&nbsp;artist.drafts′man·ship′&nbsp;n.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.draftsman&nbsp;(ˈdrɑːftsmən)n,&nbsp;pl&nbsp;-men1.&nbsp;(Professions)&nbsp;the&nbsp;usual&nbsp;US&nbsp;spelling&nbsp;of&nbsp;draughtsman1,&nbsp;draughtsman22.&nbsp;(Art&nbsp;Terms)&nbsp;the&nbsp;usual&nbsp;US&nbsp;spelling&nbsp;of&nbsp;draughtsman1,&nbsp;draughtsman2ˈdraftsmanship&nbsp;nCollins English Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014drafts•man&nbsp;(ˈdræfts mən, ˈdrɑfts-)&nbsp;n.,&nbsp;pl.&nbsp;-men.1.&nbsp;a&nbsp;person&nbsp;who&nbsp;makes&nbsp;mechanical&nbsp;drawings.2.&nbsp;an&nbsp;artist&nbsp;skilled&nbsp;in&nbsp;drawing.3.&nbsp;a&nbsp;person&nbsp;who&nbsp;draws&nbsp;up&nbsp;documents.[1655-65]drafts′man•ship`,&nbsp;n.usage:&nbsp;See&nbsp;-man.Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.

Adjective: evidential|,

e-vi'den-shul|Serving as or based on evidence • evidential signs of a forced entry= evidentiary≈ important, significantDerivedNoun: evidence, evidentialityAdverb: evidentially

prodrome

early symptom indicating a disease or attack.

edema is the word1:&nbsp;an abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity&nbsp;—&nbsp;called also&nbsp;<span class=cloze>[...]</span>:&nbsp;watery swelling of plant organs or parts:&nbsp;any of various plant diseases characterized by such swellings

edema is the word1:&nbsp;an abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity&nbsp;—&nbsp;called also&nbsp;<span class=cloze>dropsy</span>:&nbsp;watery swelling of plant organs or parts:&nbsp;any of various plant diseases characterized by such swellings<br><br>

epistemic

epistemicadjective&nbsp;UK&nbsp;​&nbsp;/ˌep.ɪˈstiː.mɪk/&nbsp;US&nbsp;​&nbsp;/ˌep.əˈstiː.mɪk/&nbsp;formal​relating&nbsp;to&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;or the&nbsp;study&nbsp;of&nbsp;knowledge

retrousse

esp of the nose turned upof a person's nose) turned up at the tip in an attractive way reh true say

without force or vigor pale, starts with e

etiolatedeat ee a late id

eutaxy

eutaxyYOO-tak-see, yoo-TAK-seenoun1:good order or management.E: The meeting, in fact, put the final touches to the establishment of the first real Stock Exchange; hencef... More examplesM: Learn more about eutax

palpate

examine by touch esp for medical purposes

courtly

extremely polite and full of respect, especially in an old-fashioned wayHe bowed in a very old-fashioned and courtly way.They learnt how to behave and how to speak in a courtly fashion.Adjective: courtly|kort-lee|Refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court • a courtly gentleman=formal, stately≈dignified

Adjective: aqueous|

ey-kwee-us| |a-kwee-us|Similar to, containing or dissolved in water • aqueous solutions(geology) produced by the action of water= sedimentary◑ igneousDerivedNoun: water, aqueousnessAdjective: nonaqueousAdverb: aqueously

belay

fasten as rope.

entomopobia

fear of insects

Adjective: festal|

fes-t(u)l|Offering fun and gaiety • a festive (or festal) occasion= festive, gay, merry≈ joyousDerivedNoun: festAdverb: festally

Adjective: fictive|

fik-tiv|Adopted in order to deceive • fictive sympathy= assumed, false, fictitious, pretended, put on, sham≈ counterfeit, imitativeCapable of imaginative creation • fictive talent≈ creative, originativeDerivedNoun: fiction, fictivenessAdverb: fictively

flatfooted

flatfooted[flat-foo t-id] Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.having flatfeet.2.taking or showing an uncompromising stand in a matter; firm and explicit:a flatfooted denial.3.clumsy or plodding; maladroit:flatfooted writing.Idioms4.catch one flatfooted, to catch one unprepared; surprise:The amount of the bill caught us flatfooted.Origin of flatfooted

flatiron

flatiron[flat-ahy-ern]&nbsp;Spell &nbsp;SyllablesExamples Word Originnoun1.a nonelectric iron with a flat bottom, heated for use in pressing clothes, cloth, etc.2.Geology. (in the Western U.S.) a triangular hogback that resembles a flatiron resting on its base.

flatware

flatware[flat-wair]&nbsp;Spell &nbsp;SyllablesExamples Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.utensils, as knives, forks, and spoons, used at the table for serving and eating food.2.dishes or containers for the table that are more or less flat, as plates and saucers (distinguished from hollowware).Origin of flatware

Noun: floriculture|'

flo-ru,kúl-chur|The cultivation of flowering plants= flower gardening~ gardening, horticultureDerivedNoun: floriculturistAdjective: floricultural

Noun: falsity|

fol-su-tee|The state of being false or untrue • argument could not determine its truth or falsity= falseness◑ truth~ irreality, unreality⇒ spuriousnessA false statement= falsehood, untruth~ statement⇒ contradiction, contradiction in terms, deceit, deception, dodge, dodging, fable, fabrication, fiction, lie, misrepresentation, prevarication, schemeDerivedVerb: falsifyAdjective: false

outland

foreign land or the outlying regions of a country

unwonted.

formal not usual, unexpected.

quondam

former; onetime: his quondam partner.[sound:rec1480958070.mp3]

Adjective: phobic|

fow-bik|Suffering from irrational fears≈ neurotic, psychoneuroticNoun: phobic|fow-bik|Someone with an irrational fear of somethingDerivedNoun: phobiaCombining form: -phobic|fow-bik|

fraudster&nbsp;

fraudsternoun fraud·ster \ˈfrȯd-stər\&nbsp;Popularity: Bottom 40% of words&nbsp;Simple Definition of fraudster&nbsp;: a person who commits fraud

Noun: freebooter|'

free,boo-tur|Someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)= despoiler, looter, pillager, plunderer, raider, ransacker, spoiler~ stealer, thief⇒ buccaneer, pirate, sea robber, sea rover

Adverb: friendlily|

frend-lu-lee|In a congenial manner= chummily, congeniallyDerivedNoun: friendlyAdjective: friendly

frolicsome

frolicsome&nbsp;(especially literary) /&gt;playing in a lively happy wayfrolicsome lambsSee&nbsp;frolicsome&nbsp;in the Oxford A

froyo is short for

frozen yogurt

fuselage

fu·se·lage /'fjusəlɑʒ/ noun1.the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo)ORIGIN: From French fuselage &lt; fuselé (spindle-shaped) &lt; Old French*fus ("spindle") &lt; Latin fusus (spindle). So named for its shape; in English since 1909

fusible&nbsp;

fu·si·ble /fju:zəbl/ adjective1.capable of being melted and fused

fusiform

fu·si·form /'fjʊ:zifɔ:m/ adjective1.tapering at each endsyn: spindle-shaped, cigar-shaped

Adjective: fulgid|

fúl-jid|Having brief brilliant points or flashes of light • bugle beads all fulgid= aglitter, coruscant, glinting, glistering, glittering, glittery, scintillant, scintillating, sparkly≈ bright

Adjective: fuscous|

fús-kus|Of something having a dusky brownish grey colour= taupe≈ chromatic[sound:rec1476800445.mp3]

Noun: gastronomy|

ga'stró-nu-mee|A particular style of cookery (as of a region) • New England gastronomy~ cuisine, culinary artThe art and practice of choosing and preparing and eating good food~ art, artistic creation, artistic productionDerivedNoun: gastronome, gastronomistAdjective: gastronomic, gastronomical

gam

gam (ɡæm)n1. (Fishing) a school of whales2. (Fishing) nautical an informal visit between crew members of whalers3. NZ a flock of large sea birdsvb, gams, gamming or gammed4. (Fishing) (intr) (of whales) to form a school5. (Nautical Terms) nautical (of members of the crews of whalers) to visit (each other) informally6. (tr) US to visit or exchange visits with[C19: perhaps dialect variant of game1]

gangmaster

gangmasternoun&nbsp;[&nbsp;C&nbsp;]&nbsp;UK&nbsp;​&nbsp;/ˈɡæŋˌmɑː.stər/&nbsp;US&nbsp;​&nbsp;/ˈɡæŋˌmæs.tɚ/&nbsp;uksomeone who&nbsp;employs&nbsp;a&nbsp;large&nbsp;number&nbsp;of&nbsp;workers, often&nbsp;illegally&nbsp;and for very little&nbsp;money:The Home&nbsp;Secretary&nbsp;has&nbsp;promised&nbsp;that the gangmasters&nbsp;responsible&nbsp;for&nbsp;immigrationcrime&nbsp;would be&nbsp;ruthlessly&nbsp;targeted.

surcoat

garment worn over middle ages armor often with coat of arms or the like

bestride

get up on the back of a horse or the likebestrode past tense

glister

glisten

gouache

gouache (goo osh)nouna method of painting using opaque pigments ground in water and thickened with a glue-like substance.a picture painted using the gouache method.plural noun:&nbsp;gouachesgouache[gwahsh, goo-ahsh;&nbsp;French&nbsp;gwash]&nbsp;Word Originnoun,&nbsp;plural&nbsp;gouaches&nbsp;&nbsp;[gwah-shiz, goo-ah-shiz;&nbsp;French&nbsp;gwash](Show IPA),&nbsp;for&nbsp;3.1.a&nbsp;technique&nbsp;of&nbsp;painting&nbsp;with&nbsp;opaque&nbsp;watercolors&nbsp;prepared&nbsp;with&nbsp;gum.2.an&nbsp;opaque&nbsp;color&nbsp;used&nbsp;in&nbsp;painting&nbsp;a&nbsp;gouache.3.a&nbsp;work&nbsp;painted&nbsp;using&nbsp;gouache.

Noun: grizzle 2 meanings|

gri-zul|A grey wig~ rug, wigVerb: grizzle|gri-zul|Be in a huff; be silent or sullen= brood, stew~ brood, pout, sulkComplain whiningly= whine, yammer, yawp~ complain, kick, kvetch, moan, plain, quetch, sound offDerivedAdjective: grizzled, grizzly

self-sown

growing from speed disperesed by natural agency such as wind or birds

housemaster

guy in charge of a dorm a Brit school. single sex.

Adjective: hydraulic|

hI'dro-lik|Moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil) • hydraulic brakes • hydraulic erosionOf or relating to the study of hydraulics • hydraulic engineerDerivedNoun: hydraulics, waterAdverb: hydraulically, hydraulicly

Noun: harlequinade|'

haar-lu-kwi'neyd|Acting like a clown or buffoon= buffoonery, clowning, frivolity, japery, prank~ craziness, folly, foolery, indulgence, lunacy, tomfoolery⇒ schtick, schtik

turquoise

having a fine light blue colorblue shade tinged with green.

trichrome

having or showing three colors

punctate

having tiny spots, holes, or depression medical or biological usuage

Noun: helmsman(pl. helmsmen)|

helmz-mun|The person who steers a ship= steerer, steersman~ Jack, Jack-tar, mariner, old salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, tar⇒ cox, coxswainDerivedNoun: helmsmanship

hepatology

hepatology/ˌhɛpəˈtɒlədʒɪ/noun1.the branch of medicine concerned with the liver and its diseasesDerived Formshepatologist,&nbsp;noun[sound:rec1503917647.mp3]

hermeneutics

hermeneutics[hur-muh-noo-tiks, -nyoo-]&nbsp;Spell &nbsp;SyllablesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun, ( used with a singular verb)1.the science of interpretation, especially of the Scriptures.2.the branch of theology that deals with the principles of Biblical exegesis.

Andrew Jackson blamed ....... for wife ....... just before e was elected

himself fatal heart attak

hoick

hoick (redirected from hoicking)hoick 1 (hoik)tr.v.1. To lift or pull abruptly: He hoicked up his sagging pants. She hoicked her suitcase into the car's trunk.2. To hook (a golf shot, for example).

hollowware

hollowwareor holloware[hol-oh-wair]&nbsp;Spell &nbsp;SyllablesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.silver dishes, as serving dishes, having some depth (distinguished from flatware ).Origin of hollowware

hamiiform

hook-shapedOrigin: [L. hamus hook + -form.]

charger animal

horse fit for battle

Noun: idiolect|'

i-dee-u,lekt|The language or speech of one individual at a particular period in life~ language, oral communication, speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, voice

ignominy

ignominy - definition and synonyms&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Using the thesaurusNOUN [COUNTABLE/UNCOUNTABLE] FORMAL &nbsp; &nbsp; ignominy pronunciation in British English&nbsp;/ˈɪɡnəmɪni/Word FormsContribute to our Open Dictionarya situation where you feel embarrassed and lose other people's respectSpurs suffered the ignominy of a three-nil defeat.Synonyms and related wordsDamage to someone's reputation:injury, discredit, smear[sound:rec1518338187.mp3]

imbroglio

imbroglio&nbsp;[im-brohl-yoh] &nbsp;Spell Syllables&nbsp;Examples Word Origin&nbsp;See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com&nbsp;noun, plural imbroglios.&nbsp;1.&nbsp;a misunderstanding, disagreement, etc., of a complicated or bitter nature, as between persons or nations.&nbsp;2.&nbsp;an intricate and perplexing state of affairs; a complicated or difficult situation.&nbsp;3.&nbsp;a confused hea

immiserate

immiserate[ih-mis-uh-reyt]verb (used with object), im·mis·er·at·ed, im·mis·er·at·ing.to make miserable.to cause to become impoverished

recompense

imple Definition of recompense: to give something (such as money) to (someone) as a reward or as a payment for loss or sufferingSource: Merriam-Webster's Learner's DictionaryExamples: recompense in a sentenceTip: Synonym guide&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Full Definition of recompenserecompensedrecompensingtransitive verb1a : &nbsp;to give something to by way of compensation (as for a service rendered or damage incurred)b : &nbsp;to pay for2: &nbsp;to return in kind : &nbsp;requite

dumbly

in a dumb manner

scrawlingly

in a way that scrawls or scirbbles&nbsp;

Verb: inhibit forms opp|

in'hi-bit|To put down by force or authority • inhibit a nascent uprising= conquer, curb, stamp down, subdue, suppress~ check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate⇒ blink, blink away, burke, choke back, choke down, choke off, dampen, hush, hush up, muffle, quell, quench, repress, shut up, silence, smother, squelch, stifle, still, strangle, winkLimit the range or extent of • Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs~ bound, confine, limit, restrain, restrict, throttle, trammel(chemistry) limit, block, or decrease the action or function of • inhibit the action of the enzyme • inhibit the rate of a chemical reaction~ entrammel, fetter, hinder, impede, trammelControl and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behaviour= bottle up, suppress~ hold back, keep, keep back, restrain⇒ choke, hold back, keep, keep back, quench, restrainDerivedNoun: inhibitorVerb: disinhibitAdjective: inhibited, inhibitory, inhibitiveNoun: inhibition|,in-(h)i'bi-shun|(psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires= suppression~ abstinenceThe quality of being inhibited~ control, restraint⇒ taboo, tabu(physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part • the inhibition of the heart by the vagus nerve~ biological process, organic processThe action of prohibiting, inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof) • a medical inhibition of alcoholic beverages= forbiddance, prohibition~ actionDerivedAdjective: inhibitory, inhibitive

interstital

interstitial[in-ter-stish-uh l]&nbsp;Spell &nbsp;SyllablesExamples Word Originadjective1.pertaining to, situated in, or forming interstices.2.Anatomy. situated between the cells of a structure or part:interstitial tissue.noun3.Crystallography. an imperfection in a crystal caused by the presence of an extra atom in an otherwise complete lattice.Compare vacancy (def 6).

conspiracist

is a noun conspiracy guy prob

carpetless

is a word

Lissom - definition of lissom by The Free Dictionary

issom Also found in: Thesaurus, Legal, Wikipedia.lis·some also lis·som (lĭs′əm)adj.1. Moving or able to move with grace and ease; lithe and graceful.2. Easily bent; supple.[Alteration of lithesome.]lis′some·ly adv.lis′some·ness n.

Noun: cambric|

keym-brik|A finely woven white linen~ cloth, fabric, material, textile

Noun: climacteric2 meanings|

klI'mak-tu-rik|A period in a man's life corresponding to menopause~ biological timeThe time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends= change of life, menopause~ biological timeA crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made= critical point, crossroads, juncture~ crisis⇒ criticalityAdjective: climacteric|klI'mak-tu-rik|Forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis= critical, decisive≈ crucial, important

Adjective: coincident|

kow'in-si-d(u)nt|Occurring or operating at the same time • a series of coincident events= co-occurrent, coincidental, coinciding, concurrent, cooccurring, simultaneous≈ synchronal, synchronic, synchronousMatching point for point • coincident circles≈ congruentDerivedNoun: coincidenceVerb: coincideAdverb: coincidently

Verb: kibbitz|

ku'bits| |ki-buts|Usage: N. AmericanMake unwanted and intrusive comments= kibitz~ comment, notice, point out, remark

commander noun forms |

ku'man-dur|(military) an officer in command of a military unit= commandant, commanding officer~ military officer, officer⇒ SACEUR, SACLANT, Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, commander in chief, generalissimo, wing commanderSomeone in an official position of authority who can command or control others~ leader(military) a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain~ commissioned naval officerAn officer in the airforce= air force officer~ man, military man, military personnel, serviceman, servicewomanDerivedNoun: commandership, commanderyVerb: command

Adjective: comminatory|

ku'mi-nu,to-ree|Containing warning of punishment= denunciative, denunciatory≈ inculpative, inculpatoryDerivedNoun: comminationVerb: comminate

Adjective: conciliable|

kun'si-lee-u-bul|Capable of being pacified= appeasable≈ placableconsole lie bull

Noun: curvaceousness|

kur'vey-shus-nus|The quality of having a well-rounded body= shapeliness, voluptuousness~ pulchritudeDerivedAdjective: curvaceous

codicil|

kó-di-sul|(law) a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will~ appendix

Adjective: concupiscent|

kón'kyoo-pi-sunt|Vigorously passionate= lustful, lusty≈ passionateDerivedNoun: concupiscenceAdverb: concupiscently

Noun: comforter2 meanings and blanket meaning

kúm-fur-tur|Commiserates with someone who has had misfortune= sympathizer~ communicator⇒ Job's comforterA person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies • a comforter of anxiety= allayer, reliever~ individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soulBedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together= comfort, puff, quilt~ bed clothing, bedclothes, bedding⇒ continental quilt, eiderdown, patchwork, patchwork quiltDevice used for an infant to suck or bite on= baby's dummy, pacifier, soother, teething ring~ deviceDerivedVerb: comfort

conscienceless

lacking a conscience

lacquey or lackey

lacquey[lak-ee]&nbsp;Spell&nbsp;SyllablesWord Originnoun,&nbsp;plural&nbsp;lacqueys,&nbsp;verb&nbsp;(used&nbsp;with&nbsp;object),&nbsp;lacqueyed,lacqueying.1.lackey.lackeyor&nbsp;lacquey[lak-ee]&nbsp;Spell&nbsp;Syllablesnoun,&nbsp;plural&nbsp;lackeys.1.a&nbsp;servile&nbsp;follower;&nbsp;toady.2.a&nbsp;footman&nbsp;or&nbsp;liveried&nbsp;manservant.verb&nbsp;(used&nbsp;with&nbsp;object),&nbsp;lackeyed,&nbsp;lackeying.3.to&nbsp;attend&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;lackey&nbsp;does.Origin of&nbsp;lackey

lacener

larcener, n.&nbsp;View as: Outline |Full entryKeywords: On |OffQuotations: Show all |Hide all&nbsp;Pronunciation: /ˈlɑːsənə/&nbsp;Forms: Also 16 lassoner.&nbsp;Frequency (in current use): &nbsp;&nbsp;Etymology: &lt; larceny n. + -er suffix1. Compare Old French larcineur.&nbsp;Thesaurus »&nbsp;Categories »&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; One who commits larceny; chiefly petty larcener, one who commits petty larceny. Also figlacernist

lateen&nbsp;

lateenlaˈtiːn/Submitnouna triangular sail on a long yard at an angle of 45° to the mast.lateen in British(ləˈtiːn &nbsp;)adjectivenauticaldenoting a rig with a triangular sail (lateen sail) bent to a yard hoisted to the head of a low mast, used esp in the Mediterranean

slothful

lazy not active

licensee

licenseensomeone to whom a license is grantedsyn : licensee

blithesome

light-hearted, cheery, merry

lour

lour, louryverb \ˈlau̇(-ə)r\Popularity: Bottom 30% of words Variant of lower, loweryintransitive verb1: to look sullen : frown2: to be or become dark, gloomy, and threatening

Adjective: loth|

lowth|Unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom • loth to admit a mistake= loath, reluctant≈ unwilling(usually followed by 'to') strongly opposed • loth to new ideas= antipathetic, antipathetical, averse, indisposed, loath≈ disinclinedDerivedAdverb: lothly

luxe

luxe Also found in: Thesaurus, Wikipedia.luxe (lo͝oks, lŭks)n.1. The condition of being elegantly sumptuous.2. Something luxurious; a luxury.[French, luxury, from Latin luxus.]luxe adj.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin

Noun: microphotograph|,

mI-kru'fow-tu,graf|A microscopically small photograph of a picture, writing, printed page, etcPhotograph of a microscopic objectDerivedNoun: microphotography

maieutic

maieutic Audio pronunciation&nbsp;adjective | may-YOO-tik &nbsp;&nbsp;Definition&nbsp;:relating to or resembling the Socratic method of eliciting new ideas from another&nbsp;

skreak

make a high pithced screeching noiseutter a harsh abrupt scream&nbsp;[sound:rec1515047744.mp3]

manse|

man(t)s|The residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman)~ residence[Archaic] A large and imposing house= hall, mansion, mansion house, residence~ house⇒ castle, manor, manor house, palace

mench

menchnoun1:Informal. a decent, upright, mature, and responsible person.E: I understand that people m

minatory|'

mi-nu,to-ree|Indicating evil intent or suggesting tragic developments • a minatory look= baleful, forbidding, menacing, minacious, ominous, sinister, threatening≈ alarmingDerivedNoun: minatoriness

misprice

misprice&nbsp;(ˌmɪsˈpraɪs)&nbsp;Definitions&nbsp;Collins English Dictionary&nbsp;verb (transitive)&nbsp;to give a wrong price for

monograph

monograph[mon-uh-graf, -grahf]&nbsp;Spell&nbsp;SyllablesExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.a treatise on a particular subject, as a biographical study or study of the works of one artist.2.a highly detailed and thoroughly documented study or paper written about a limited area of a subject or field of inquiry:scholarly monographs on medieval pigments.3.an account of a single thing or class of things, as of a species of organism.verb (used with object)4.to write a monograph about.Origin of&nbsp;monograph

monosemy

monosemy having one meaning&nbsp;monosemy

munter

munterˈmʌntə/nounBRITISHinformalderogatoryan unattractive person, especially a woman.

netsuke

netsuke[net-skee, -skey; Japanese ne-tsoo-ke] Word Originnoun1.(in Japanese art) a small figure of ivory, wood, metal, or ceramic, originallyused as a buttonlike fixture on a man's sash, from which small personalbelongings were hung.Origin of netsukeExpand

neuropsychiatric

neuropsychiatrynjʊərəʊsʌɪˈkʌɪətri/nounpsychiatry relating mental or emotional disturba

newser

newserContents &nbsp;[hide]&nbsp;1 English1.1 Etymology1.2 Noun1.3 AnagramsEnglish[edit]Etymology[edit]news +‎ -er?Noun[edit]newser ‎(plural newsers)(media, slang) a press conferenceAnagrams[edit]renewsresewn

Noun: neutralism|'

noo-tru,li-zum|A policy of neutrality or nonalignment in international affairs~ foreign policyDerivedNoun: neutral, neutralistAdjective: neutral

untenanted

not leased to or occupied by a tenant

underman

not provide enough workers or crewundermanned

funicular

noun [ C ] UK ​ /fjuːˈnɪk.jə.lər/ US ​ /fjuːˈnɪk.juː.lɚ/ also funicular railway, UK ​ /fjuːˌnɪk.jə.lə ˈreɪl.weɪ/ US ​ /-juː.lɚ-/ ​a special type of railway that travels up and down steep slopes, with thecarriages being pulled by a strong metal ropefunicular[fyoo-nik-yuh-ler]adjectiveof or relating to a rope or cord, or its tension.worked by a rope or the like.nounfunicular railway.

undercount

noun a figure that is too low, number to low, also verb form

jacquerie

noun | zhah-kuh-REE Definition :(often capitalized Jacquerie) a peasants' revolt

empanada

noun, Latin-American Cookery.1.a turnover or mold of pastry filled with chopped or ground meat, vegetables, fruit, etc., and usually baked or fried.Origin of empanada

dibble

noun1.&nbsp;(Show IPA). a small, handheld, pointed implement for making holes in soil for planting seedlings, bulbs, etc.verb (used with object), dibbled, dibbling.2.to make a hole (in the ground) with or as if with a dibble.3.to set (plants) in holes made with a dibble.verb (used without object), dibbled, dibbling.4.to work with a dibble.Origin of dibble

approbation

nounapproval or agreementa shout of approbationThe King received the official approbation of the church.

numerous less common noun form

numerosity

nuncupative

nuncupative Audio pronunciation&nbsp;adjective | NUN-kyoo-pay-tiv &nbsp;&nbsp;Definition&nbsp;:spoken rather than written : oral&nbsp;Scroll down for more about nuncupative[sound:rec1515047518.mp3]&nbsp;

Verb: nock|

nók|Make small marks into the surface of • nock the clay before firing it= mark, score~ notch⇒ line, scarify, scotch, scribe

sonsie

of lady body big boobed and pleasing curves

doxastic

of pertaining to or depending on opinion, conjectural[sound:rec1515048308.mp3]

benthonic

of relating to or hapeeningg on the bottom under a body of water

onus probandi

onus probandiprə(ʊ)ˈbandʌɪ/nounLAWthe obligation to prove an assertion or allegation that one makes; the burden of proof.

date disparaged

other Italian vernacular save his own.

outlawry[wry had made him a folk hero

out-law-ree] Word Originnoun, plural outlawries.1.the act or process of outlawing.2.the state of being outlawed.3.disregard or defiance of the law:a man whose outla

verbiage

overabundance of wordsway thing is expressed using words.

boniface

owner of a hotel, night club, or restaurant BAH-nuh-fuss

Noun: breeches britches breech alsoI'd 2 words |

pants ending below the knee or ankles in histbri-chiz| |bree-chiz|Trousers ending just below the knee= knee breeches, knee pants, knickerbockers, knickers~ pant, trouser⇒ britches, buckskins, plus fours, trunk hoseNoun: breech|breech|Opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded= rear of barrel, rear of tube~ openingSee alsotoo big for one's breeches

parapraxis

par uh prak sisa slip of the tongue or pen which is thought to reveal unconscious wishes or attidudes

dissociate

part cease break associstionregard as unconnected DerivedNoun: dissociationAdjective: dissociative

Adjective: pestiferous|

pe'sti-fu-rus|Contaminated with infecting organisms • pestiferous wounds= dirty≈ infected, septicLikely to spread and cause an epidemic disease= pestilent, pestilential, plaguey≈ epidemicTending to corrupt or pervert= corruptive, perversive≈ evilCausing irritation or annoyance • tapping a pestiferous rhythm on his glass with his fork= annoying, bothersome, galling, irritating, nettlesome, pesky, pestering, plaguey, plaguy, teasing, vexatious, vexing≈ disagreeable

sexton

person whose job is to look after a church and builders connected to it

pestilential

pestilential[pes-tl-en-shuh&nbsp;l]&nbsp;Spell&nbsp;SyllablesExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.producing&nbsp;or&nbsp;tending&nbsp;to&nbsp;produce&nbsp;pestilence.2.pertaining&nbsp;to&nbsp;or&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;nature&nbsp;of&nbsp;pestilence,&nbsp;especially&nbsp;bubonic&nbsp;plague.3.pernicious;&nbsp;harmful.4.annoyingly&nbsp;troublesome.

philology

philology[fi-lol-uh-jee]&nbsp;Spell&nbsp;SyllablesWord Originnoun1.the&nbsp;study&nbsp;of&nbsp;literary&nbsp;texts&nbsp;and&nbsp;of&nbsp;written&nbsp;records,&nbsp;the&nbsp;establishment&nbsp;oftheir&nbsp;authenticity&nbsp;and&nbsp;their&nbsp;original&nbsp;form,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;determination&nbsp;oftheir&nbsp;meaning.2.(especially&nbsp;in&nbsp;older&nbsp;use)&nbsp;linguistics,&nbsp;especially&nbsp;historical&nbsp;andcomparative&nbsp;linguistics.3.Obsolete.&nbsp;the&nbsp;love&nbsp;of&nbsp;learning&nbsp;and&nbsp;literature.

trotter

pig foot as foodhorse bred or trained for trotting

Noun: cicatrix(

pl. cicatrices)|si-kut-riks|A mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue= cicatrice, scar~ symptom⇒ callus, cheloid, keloid, pockmark, sword-cut, vaccinationDerivedVerb: cicatrizeAdjective: cicatricial

Noun: parenthesis(

pl. parentheses)|pu'ren-thi-sis|Either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material~ punctuation, punctuation markA message that departs from the main subject= aside, digression, divagation, excursus~ content, message, subject matter, substanceDerivedAdjective: parenthetic, parentheticalAdverb: parenthetically

Verb: prink|

prints|Dress very carefully and in a finicky manner~ dress, get dressedPut on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive= attire, deck out, deck up, doll up, dress up, fancy up, fig out, fig up, get up, gussy up, overdress, rig out, tog out, tog up, trick out, trick up~ dress, get dressed⇒ bedizen, dizen, dress, enrobe, plume, prank, preen, primp, tart up

Adverb: prismatically|

priz'ma-ti-k(u-)lee|In the form or manner of a prism; by means of a prismDerivedAdjective: prismatic

Verb: prostrate|

pró'streyt| |'pró,streyt|Get into a prostrate position, as in submission= bow down~ lie, lie downRender helpless or defenseless • They prostrated the enemy~ alter, change, modifyThrow down flat, as on the ground • She prostrated herself with frustration~ throw, wingAdjective: prostrate|'pró,streyt|Stretched out and lying at full length along the ground • found himself lying prostrate on the floor= flat≈ unerectLying face downward= prone≈ unerectDerivedNoun: prostration

purgatorial

purgatorial[pur-guh-tawr-ee-uh l, -tohr-] Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.removing or purging sin; expiatory:purgatorial rites.2.of, relating to, or like purgatory.

Noun: puffery|

pú-fu-ree|A flattering commendation (especially when used for promotional purposes)~ flattery

quodlibet noun | KWAHD-luh-bet Definition 1 :a philosophical or theological point proposed for disputation; also : a disputation on such a point 2 :a whimsical combination of familiar melodies or texts

quodlibet 2 meanings

quodlibet 2 meanings

quodlibet noun | KWAHD-luh-bet Definition 1 :a philosophical or theological point proposed for disputation; also : a disputation on such a point 2 :a whimsical combination of familiar melodies or texts

retrench

r v(transitive) To cut down or reduce.(transitive, specifically) To terminate the employment of a worker to reduce the size of a workforce; to make redundant.(transitive, military) To furnish with a retrenchment (a defensive work within a fortification).(intransitive) To abridge; to curtail.(intransitive) To take up a new defensive position.

diamante

redirected from diamanté)Also found in: Thesaurus, Wikipedia.di·a·man·te or di·a·man·té (dē′ə-män-tā′)n.1. A small, glittering ornament, such as a rhinestone or a sequin, applied to fabric or a garment.2. Fabric that has been covered with many of these ornaments.[French diamanté, decorated with diamonds, from diamant, diamond; see diamond.]American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.diamanté (ˌdaɪəˈmæntɪ; ˌdɪə-)adj[sound:rec1509018665.mp3]1. (Jewellery) decorated with glittering ornaments, such as artificial jewels or sequins2. (Clothing &amp; Fashion) decorated with glittering ornaments, such as artificial jewels or sequinsn(Textiles) a fabric so covered[C20: from French, from diamanter to adorn with diamonds, from diamant diamond]Collins English Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014di•a•man•té (ˌdi ə mɑnˈteɪ)

reformatory

reform institute for youngsters

refusenik

refusenikrɪˈfjuːznɪk/noun1.a Jew in the former Soviet Union who was refused permission to emigrate to Israel.2.a person who refuses to follow orders or obey the law, especially as a protest.

frum

religious observant, esp in Jews religious observant above the bare minimum.

roust

roust (roust)tr.v. roust·ed, roust·ing, rousts1. To cause to get out of bed.2. To cause to leave; drive away: people who were rousted out of their homes by rioters.3. To confront or treat aggressively: The police rousted a group of teenagers in the park.[Probably alteration of rouse.]

countrified

rural in some way like look or mannerprovincial, limited not sophisticated or cosmopolitan

Noun: sacristy|

sa-kri-stee|A room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held= vestry~ roomDerivedNoun: sacristan

saccular

saccularplay&nbsp;adjective sac·cu·lar \ˈsa-kyə-lər\&nbsp;Popularity: Bottom 30% of words&nbsp;Definition of saccular&nbsp;: resembling a sac &lt;a saccular aneurysm&gt;&nbsp;[sound:rec1472920038.mp3]

scoundrelly

scoundrelly[skoun-druh-lee] Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.having the character of a scoundrel; unscrupulous; villainous.2.of or like a scoundrel.Origin of scoundrelly

Adjective: sectional|

sek-shu-nul|Relating to or based upon a section (i.e. as if cut through by an intersecting plane) • a sectional view • sectional drawingsConsisting of or divided into sections • a sectional sofa= sectioned≈ dividedRelated or limited to a distinct region or subdivision of a territory or community or group of people • sectional tensions arose over slavery≈ territorial

Tawny

shade of brown tinged with yellowof a dark yellowish or dull yellowish color with brown

cruciate

shaped like a cross&nbsp;[sound:rec1515048009.mp3]

shellac

shellacking[shuh-lak-ing] ExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun, Slang.1.an utter defeat:a shellacking their team will remember.2.a sound thrashing:His father gave him a shellacking for stealing the book.Origin of shellackingExpand1880-1885First recorded in 1880-85; shellac + -ing1shellacor shellack[shuh-lak] noun1.lac that has been purified and formed into thin sheets, used for makingvarnish.2.a varnish (shellac varnish) made by dissolving this material in alcohol or asimilar solvent.3.a phonograph record made of a breakable material containing shellac,especially one to be played at 78 r.p.m.:an LP that can hold nearly 10 times as much as the old shellac.verb (used with object), shellacked, shellacking.4.to coat or treat with shellac.5.Slang.to defeat; trounce.to thrash soundly.

hobnail

short nail with a thick head, used for the soles of shoes

Adjective: chagrined|

shu'grind|Feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious • chagrined at the poor sales of his book= abashed, embarrassed≈ discomposedVerb: chagrin|shu'grin|Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of • He chagrined his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss= abase, humble, humiliate, mortify~ bruise, hurt, injure, offend, spite, wound⇒ crush, degrade, demean, demolish, disgrace, put down, smash, take

simpatico

simpatico[sim-pah-ti-koh, -pat-i-]&nbsp;Spell&nbsp;SyllablesExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.congenial&nbsp;or&nbsp;like-minded;&nbsp;likable:I&nbsp;find&nbsp;our&nbsp;new&nbsp;neighbor&nbsp;simpatico&nbsp;in&nbsp;every&nbsp;respect.Origin of&nbsp;simpaticoExpand1860-18651860-65;&nbsp;&lt;&nbsp;Italian:&nbsp;literally,&nbsp;sympathetic,&nbsp;equivalent&nbsp;to&nbsp;simpat(ia)&nbsp;sympathy&nbsp;+&nbsp;-ico&nbsp;-ic.&nbsp;Compare&nbsp;Spanish&nbsp;simpático,&nbsp;French&nbsp;sympathique,German&nbsp;sympatischCan&nbsp;be&nbsp;confusedExpandempathetic,&nbsp;sympathetic,&nbsp;simpatico.

skein

skein[skeyn] Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.a length of yarn or thread wound on a reel or swift preparatory for use in manufacturing.2.anything wound in or resembling such a coil:a skein of hair.3.something suggestive of the twistings of a skein:an incoherent skein of words.4.a flock of geese, ducks, or the like, in flight.5.a succession or series of similar or interrelated things:a skein of tennis victories.

Noun: scree|

skree|A sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff= talus[2]~ formation, geological formation

Noun: slattern|

sla-turn|Usage: OffensiveA prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets= floosie, floozie, street girl, streetwalker~ cyprian, prostitute, trull, wench, woman of the streetA dirty untidy woman= slovenly woman, slut~ pig, schlump, sloven, slovenly personDerivedAdjective: slatternly

skrill

slang for money&nbsp;[sound:rec1515047643.mp3]

smoke shop&nbsp;

smoke shopWord Originnoun1.a shop selling tobacco products.2.Slang.a place where marijuana or other illicit drugs are sold surreptitiously.head shop.Origin of smoke shop

social-minded

soc·ial-mind·ed &nbsp;(soùshNl-mXnùdVd) adj. Interested in social service or the wel-fare of society in general

testee or examinee

someone who is tested or examined for whatever reason.

sop

sop[sop]&nbsp;Spell&nbsp;SyllablesSynonymsExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.a&nbsp;piece&nbsp;of&nbsp;solid&nbsp;food,&nbsp;as&nbsp;bread,&nbsp;for&nbsp;dipping&nbsp;in&nbsp;liquid&nbsp;food.2.anything&nbsp;thoroughly&nbsp;soaked.3.something&nbsp;given&nbsp;to&nbsp;pacify&nbsp;or&nbsp;quiet,&nbsp;or&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;bribe:The&nbsp;political&nbsp;boss&nbsp;gave&nbsp;him&nbsp;some&nbsp;cash&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;sop.4.a&nbsp;weak-willed&nbsp;or&nbsp;spineless&nbsp;person;&nbsp;milksop.verb&nbsp;(used&nbsp;with&nbsp;object),&nbsp;sopped,&nbsp;sopping.5.to&nbsp;dip&nbsp;or&nbsp;soak&nbsp;in&nbsp;liquid&nbsp;food:to&nbsp;sop&nbsp;bread&nbsp;in&nbsp;gravy.6.to&nbsp;drench.7.to&nbsp;take&nbsp;up&nbsp;(liquid)&nbsp;by&nbsp;absorption&nbsp;(usually&nbsp;followed&nbsp;by&nbsp;up):He&nbsp;used&nbsp;bread&nbsp;to&nbsp;sop&nbsp;up&nbsp;the&nbsp;gravy.verb&nbsp;(used&nbsp;without&nbsp;object),&nbsp;sopped,&nbsp;sopping.8.to&nbsp;be&nbsp;or&nbsp;become&nbsp;soaking&nbsp;wet.9.(of&nbsp;a&nbsp;liquid)&nbsp;to&nbsp;soak&nbsp;(usually&nbsp;followed&nbsp;by&nbsp;in).

Soppy

soppy&nbsp;Also found in:&nbsp;Thesaurus,&nbsp;Idioms,&nbsp;Wikipedia.sop·py&nbsp;&nbsp;(sŏp′ē)adj.&nbsp;sop·pi·er,&nbsp;sop·pi·est1.&nbsp;Soaked;&nbsp;sopping.2.&nbsp;Rainy.3.&nbsp;Sentimental;&nbsp;maudlin.

socioeconomic

so·ci·o·ec·o·nom·ic &nbsp;(soÙsK-o-HkÙN-nmmùVk, -KÙkN-, -shK-) adj. Of or involvingboth social and economic factors.

socioreligious

so·ci·o·re·lig·ious &nbsp;(soÙsK-o-rV-lVjùNs, -shK-) adj. Involving social and religiousfactors.

Noun: spinet|

spi-nit| |spi'net|A small and compactly built upright piano~ upright, upright pianoEarly model harpsichord with only one string per note~ cembalo, harpsichord

spiderling

spiderlingˈspʌɪdəlɪŋ/nouna young spider.

Adjective: statal

stey-tul|Of, pertaining to, or existing with reference to, a State of the American Union, as distinguished from the general government

stranguate

stran·gu·late (străng′gyə-lāt′)v. stran·gu·lat·ed, stran·gu·lat·ing, stran·gu·latesv.tr.1. To strangle.2. Medicine To compress, constrict, or obstruct (an organ, duct, or other body part) so as to cut off the flow of blood or other fluid: strangulate an intestinal hernia.v.intr.To be or become strangled, compressed, constricted, or obstructed.[Latin strangulāre, strangulāt-; see strangle.]American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Languag

strongboxTranslate Button[

strawng-boks, strong-] noun1.a strongly made, lockable box or chest for safeguarding valuable possessions, as money, jewels, or documents.

Noun: sunglass|'

sun,glas|A convex lens that focuses the rays of the sun; used to start a fire~ converging lens, convex lens

superscript

superscript&nbsp;Also found in:&nbsp;Thesaurus,&nbsp;Legal,&nbsp;Acronyms,&nbsp;Encyclopedia.su·per·script&nbsp;&nbsp;(so͞o′pər-skrĭpt′)n.A&nbsp;character&nbsp;set,&nbsp;printed,&nbsp;or&nbsp;written&nbsp;above&nbsp;and&nbsp;immediately&nbsp;to&nbsp;one&nbsp;side&nbsp;of&nbsp;another:&nbsp;In&nbsp;x2&nbsp;the&nbsp;superscript&nbsp;is&nbsp;2.[Latin&nbsp;superscrīptus,&nbsp;past&nbsp;participle&nbsp;of&nbsp;superscrībere,&nbsp;to&nbsp;write&nbsp;over;&nbsp;see&nbsp;superscribe.]su′per·script&nbsp;adj.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.superscript&nbsp;(ˈsuːpəˌskrɪpt)adj(Printing,&nbsp;Lithography&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Bookbinding)&nbsp;printing&nbsp;(of&nbsp;a&nbsp;character)&nbsp;written&nbsp;or&nbsp;printed&nbsp;above&nbsp;the&nbsp;line;&nbsp;superior.&nbsp;Comparesubscriptn1.&nbsp;(Printing,&nbsp;Lithography&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Bookbinding)&nbsp;a&nbsp;superscript&nbsp;or&nbsp;superior&nbsp;character2.&nbsp;(Printing,&nbsp;Lithography&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Bookbinding)&nbsp;obsolete&nbsp;a&nbsp;superscription&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;document,&nbsp;letter,&nbsp;etc[C16:&nbsp;from&nbsp;Latin&nbsp;superscriptus;&nbsp;see&nbsp;superscribe]

Adjective: tabular|

ta-byu-lur|Of or pertaining to or arranged in table formFlat; like a table in form≈ planar, two-dimensionalDerivedNoun: tableVerb: tabularizeAdverb: tabularly

Noun: tarmac|'

taar,mak|A paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a factory and shaped during paving= tarmacadam~ pavement, paving, paving materialA paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar= macadam, tarmacadam~ paved surfaceVerb: tarmac(tarmacs, tarmacked, tarmacking)|'taar,mak|Surface an area with tarmac= macadamize~ coat, surface

Clara Barton speaking career

talked about dramatic war nurse experiences. made enough cash to last her the rest of her life.

Noun: tantalizer|'

tan-tu,lI-zur|Someone who tantalizes; a tormentor who offers something desirable but keeps it just out of reach~ persecutor, tormenter, tormentorDerivedVerb: tantalize

tare

tare noun | TAIR Definition 1 :a deduction from the gross weight of a substance and its container made in allowance for the weight of the container; also : the weight of the container 2 :counterweig

tautology

tautology[taw-tol-uh-jee]&nbsp;Spell Syllables&nbsp;Examples&nbsp;Word Origin&nbsp;See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com&nbsp;noun, plural tautologies.&nbsp;1.&nbsp;needless repetition of an idea, especially in words other than those of the immediate context, without imparting additional force or clearness, as in "widow woman.".&nbsp;2.&nbsp;an instance of such repetition.&nbsp;3.&nbsp;Logic.&nbsp;a compound propositional form all of whose instances are true, as "A or not A.".&nbsp;an instance of such a form, as "This candidate will win or will not win.".&nbsp;

laicism

the nonclerical, or secular, control of political and social institutions in a society (distinguished from clericalism).

gizzard

the part of a bird's stomach in which food is broken up into smaller pieces before being digested

stiver

the smallest possible amountand old netherlands coin about a nickelstiv eer. sti ver

coursing

the sport of pursuing game with dogs that follow by sight rather than byscent.

writing saying get it written and

then get it right

throughput

throughputplay&nbsp;noun through·put \ˈthrü-ˌpu̇t\&nbsp;Popularity: Bottom 40% of words&nbsp;Simple Definition of throughput&nbsp;: the amount of material, data, etc., that enters and goes through something (such as a machine or system)

Noun: telephonist|

ti'le-fu-nist|Someone who helps callers get the person they are calling= switchboard operator, telephone operator~ manipulator, operatorDerivedNoun: telephone, telephonyVerb: telephone

Noun: tunefulness|

toon-ful-nus|The property of having a melody= melodiousness~ musicality, musicalnessDerivedAdjective: tuneful

Noun: tribadism|'

tri-bu,di-zum|A form of lesbianism that simulates heterosexual intercourse~ lesbianism, sapphismFemale homosexuality= lesbianism, sapphism~ gayness, homoeroticism, homosexualism, homosexuality, queernessDerivedAdjective: tribadistic

trippingltadverb trip·ping·ly \ˈtri-piŋ-lē\P

trippinglyadverb trip·ping·ly \ˈtri-piŋ-lē\Popularity: Bottom 30% of wordsExamples: trippingly in a sentence Definition of trippingly: in a nimble or lively manner <the new name ... may not roll trippingly off the tongue — P. B. Carro

Adjective: accommodative|

u'kó-mu,dey-tiv|Helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation • the warden was always accommodative in allowing visitors in= accommodating≈ complaisant, good-natured, helpful, kind, obligingWilling to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement= cooperative≈ noncompetitiveTending to reconcile or accommodate; bringing into harmony= reconciling≈ adaptative, adaptiveDerivedNoun: accommodation, accommodativenessVerb: accommodateAdverb: accommodatively

Verb: advert|

ud'vurt| |ad'vurt|Give heed (to) • The children in the audience adverted the recital quietly= attend, give ear, hang, pay heed~ listen⇒ fixateMake a more or less disguised reference to= allude, touch~ hint, suggestMake reference to • His name was adverted in connection with the invention= bring up, cite, mention, name, refer~ have in mind, mean, think of⇒ appeal, bring up, cite, commend, cross-refer, drag up, dredge up, invoke, namedrop, quote, raise, remember, speak of the devil, touch on

Verb: underwrite(

underwrites, underwrote, underwritten, underwriting)|,ún-dur'rIt|Guarantee financial support of= subvent, subvention~ guarantee, undertakeProtect by insurance • The insurance won't underwrite this= cover, insure~ guarantee, warrant⇒ indemnify, reinsureDerivedNoun: underwriterVerb: write

unibody

unibodynoun, adjectiveof a vehicle, a one-piece frame and body structure

untoward

untoward adjective | un-TOH-erd Definition 1 :difficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly, intractable 2a :marked by trouble or unhappiness : unlucky b :not favorable or propitious : adverse 3 :improper, indecorous

squidge

using force to compress, making out of normal shape or condition.crush mash squueze

titivate

verb | TIH-tuh-vayt Definition :to make or become smart or spruce Scroll down for more about titivate

asperse 2 meanings

verb | uh-SPURSS Definition 1 :sprinkle; especially : to sprinkle with holy water 2 :to attack with evil reports or false or injurious charges Scroll down for more about asperse

Adjective: vitiated|'

vi-shee,ey-tid|Impaired by diminution= diminished, lessened, weakened≈ impairedRuined in character or quality= corrupted, debased≈ corrupt

viewfinder

viewfinderplaynoun &nbsp;view·find·er \ˈvyü-ˌfīn-dər\Popularity: Bottom 20% of words&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Definition of viewfinder: &nbsp;a device on a camera for showing the area of the subject to be included in the pictureThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:Switch to new thesaurusNoun 1. viewfinder - optical device that helps a user to find the target of interestviewfinder - optical device that helps a user to find the target of interestview finder, finder

Noun: Victoriana|

vik,to-ree'aa-nu|Collection of materials of or characteristic of the Victorian era~ accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection

Adjective: votive|

vow-tiv|Dedicated in fulfilment of a vow • votive prayers≈ consecrate, consecrated, dedicatedDerivedNoun: vote, votivenessVerb: voteAdverb: votively

mode de vie

way of life

well-tuned-out

well-turned-out - definition and synonyms &nbsp;Using the thesaurus&nbsp;ADJECTIVE; well-turned-out pronunciation in British English&nbsp;Contribute to our Open Dictionary&nbsp;very well dressed, usually in expensive clothing&nbsp;Synonyms and related words

whispery

whisperyEnglish EditEtymology Editwhisper +‎ -yAdjective Editwhispery (comparative more whispery, superlative most whispery)Producing or resembling a whisper.

Noun: withstander|

widh'stan-dur| |with'stan-dur|An opponent who resists with force or resolution • obstinate withstanders of innovation~ adversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer, resisterA fighter who holds out against attack= defender~ battler, belligerent, combatant, fighter, scrapperDerivedVerb: withstand

terroir

wine ability to taste like a place

winsome

winsome - definition and synonyms&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Using the thesaurusADJECTIVE MAINLY LITERARY &nbsp; &nbsp; winsome pronunciation in British English&nbsp;/ˈwɪns(ə)m/Contribute to our Open Dictionarywith an attractive appearance or mannera winsome smileSynonyms and related&nbsp;

matchwood

wood suitable for matches or splinters

bay window

ypes[edit]Bay window is a generic term for all protruding window constructions, regardless of height. The most common inside angles are 90, 135 and 150 degrees, though triangular bays formed of two windows set at 120 degrees may be found.All are polygonal or square.[1]A bay window with a flat front and angled sides is called canted.[2]A bay window supported by a corbel, bracket or similar is called an oriel window.

zoomorphic

zoomorphicDefinition&nbsp;1&nbsp;:having the form of an animal&nbsp;2&nbsp;:of, relating to, or being a deity conceived of in animal form or with animal attributes

Noun: eyeshade

|'I,sheyd|A brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes • he pulled down the eyeshade of his cap and trudged ahead= bill, peak, visor, vizor~ brim

Adjective: anodyne

|'a-nu,dIn|Capable of relieving pain • the anodyne properties of certain drugs= analgesic, analgetic≈ moderatingUnlikely to cause offence or debate; bland and inoffensive • it's pretty anodyne stuff and not always well informedNoun: anodyne

Noun: factionalism

|'fak-shu-nu,li-zum|The splitting of a group into factionsConflict between factionsDerivedNoun: faction, factionalistAdjective: factionalism

Adjective: flyblown|'

|'flI,blown|Spoiled and covered with eggs and larvae of flies • flyblown meat= maggoty≈ staleFoul and run-down and repulsive • a flyblown bar on the edge of town= sordid, squalid≈ dirty, soiled, uncleanEspecially of reputation • a flyblown reputation

Noun: cowhouse

|'kaw,haws|A barn for cows= cow barn, cowbarn, cowshed, shippen, shippon~ barn

Noun: combo

|'kóm,bow|A small band of jazz musicians= jazz band, jazz group~ band, dance band, dance orchestra

Verb: perpetrate

|'pur-pu,treyt|Perform an act, usually with a negative connotation • perpetrate a crime= commit, pull~ act, move⇒ make, recommitDerivedNoun: perpetration, perpetra

Noun: spadework

|'speyd,wurk|Dull or routine preliminary work preparing for an undertaking~ work

Noun: stoneware

|'stown,wehr|Ceramic ware that is fired in high heat and vitrified and nonporous~ ceramic ware

Noun: tintype

|'tin,tIp|(historical) an early, remarkably durable form of photograph, printed on a tin plate, then varnished

Adjective: tumble-down

|'túm-bul,dawn|In deplorable condition • a tumble-down shack= bedraggled, broken-down, derelict, dilapidated, ramshackle, tatterdemalion≈ damaged

Noun: animadversion

|,a-nu,mad'vur-zhun| |,a-nu-mud'vur-zhun|Harsh criticism or disapproval= censure~ condemnation, disapprobation⇒ interdictDerivedVerb: animadvert

Noun: brasserie

|,bras'ree| |,bra-su'ree|A small restaurant serving beer and wine as well as food; usually cheap~ eatery, eating house, eating place, restaurantbrass ur ree

Noun: dipsomania

|,dip-su'mey-nee-u|An intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess= alcoholism, potomania~ cacoethes, mania, passion

Noun: editorialist

|,e-di'to-ree-u-list|A journalist who writes editorials= columnist~ journalist⇒ newspaper columnistDerivedNoun: editorial

Noun: hereditament

|,he-ri'di-tu-munt|Any property (real, personal or mixed) that can be inherited~ belongings, holding, propertyhairy dit a mint

Adjective: improvisatory

|,im-pru'vI-zu,to-ree| |im'pró-vu-su,to-ree|Of or pertaining to improvisation or extemporaneous compositionDerivedNoun: improvisation

Adjective: inadvisable

|,in-ud'vI-zu-bul|Not prudent or wise; not recommended • running on the ice is inadvisable= unadvisable≈ daft, dumb, foolish, imprudent, stupid◑ advisableNot advisable • an unnecessary and inadvisable action≈ inexpedientDerivedNoun: inadvisability, inadvisablenessAdjective: advisable

Noun: merchantability

|,mur-chun-tu'bi-lu-tee|The state of being fit for market; ready to be bought or sold~ state⇒ saleDerivedAdjective: merchantable

Adjective: oratorical

|,or-u'tor-u-kul|Characteristic of an orator or oratory • harangued his men in an oratorical way • oratorical prose≈ rhetoricalDerivedNoun: orator, oratoryAdverb: oratorically

Verb: overgeneralize

|,ow-vur'jen-(u-)ru,lIz|Draw too general a conclusion • It is dangerous to overgeneralize~ extrapolate, generalize, inferDerivedNoun: overgeneralizationVerb: generalize

Adjective: reportorial

|,re-pur'to-ree-ul|Of or pertaining to a reporter or reporters; as, the reportorial staff of a newspaperDerivedAdverb: reportorially

Adjective: saponaceous

|,sa-pu'ney-shus|Resembling or having the qualities of soap • a saponaceous consistency= soapyDerivedNoun: soap, saponaceousness

Adjective: supernumerary

|,soo-pur'noo-mu,(re-)ree|More than is needed, desired, or required • extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts • supernumerary ornamentation= excess, extra, redundant, spare, supererogatory, superfluous, surplus≈ unnecessary, unneededNoun: supernumerary|,soo-pur'noo-mu,(re-)ree|A person serving no apparent function • reducing staff is difficult because our employees include no supernumeraries~ individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soulA minor actor in crowd scenes= extra, spear carrier~ actor, histrion, player, role player, thespianDerivedNoun: supernumerariness

Noun: objurgation

|,ób-jur'gey-shun|Rebuking a person harshly= chiding, scolding, tongue-lashing~ rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reprovalDerivedVerb: objurgateAdjective: objurgatory

Adjective: undaunted. plus adverb

|,ún'don-tid|Unshaken in purpose • wholly undaunted by the commercial failure of the three movies he had made= undismayed, unshaken≈ resoluteResolutely courageous • undaunted in the face of death≈ brave, courageousDerivedNoun: undauntednessAdjective: dauntedAdverb: undauntedly

Adjective: drippy

|Wet with light rain •a wet drippy day= drizzly, mizzl≈ wetLeaking in drops a drippy faucet leaky&lt;= bathetic, cheesy, cutesy, gooey, hokey, kitschy, maudlin, mawkish, mushy, sappy, schmaltzy, schmalzy, sentimental, slushy, soppy, soupy&lt;≈ cornball, emotional, lovey-DerivedNoun: drip, drippinessAdverb: drippily

Adjective: armorial

|aar'mo-ree-ul|(heraldry) of or relating to heraldry or heraldic arms • armorial bearingDerivedNoun: armsAdverb: armorially

Adjective: bibulous

|bi-byu-lus|Given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol • a bibulous fellow= boozy, drunken, sottish≈ drunk, inebriate, inebriated, intoxicatedDerivedNoun: bibulousnessAdverb: bibulous. as sounds

Adverb: brokenly

|brow-kun-lee|In a broken, interrupted manner; in a broken state; in broken language • The Spaniard proceeded to speak, but brokenly and obscurelyDerivedAdjective: broken

Noun: berlin

|bur'lin|A limousine with a glass partition between the front and back seats~ limo, limousineNoun: Berlin|bur'lin|Capital of Germany located in eastern Germany= German capital~ national capitalUnited States songwriter (born in Russia) who wrote more than 1500 songs and several musical comedies (1888-1989)= Irving Berlin, Israel Baline~ ballad maker, songster, songwriterDerivedNoun: Berliner

Adjective: bumpkinly

|búm(p)-kin-lee|Awkwardly simple and provincial • bumpkinly country boys= hick, rustic, unsophisticated≈ provincialDerivedNoun: bumpkin

Noun: downiness

|daw-nee-nus|A light softness= featheriness, fluffiness~ softnessDerivedAdjective: downy

Adjective: drifty

|drif-tee|Full of drifts; tending to form drifts, as snow, and the likeDerivedNoun: driftVerb: drift

Verb: ensnarl

|en'snaarl|Entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh= enmesh, mesh~ entangle, mat, snarl, tangle

Noun: factum

|fak-tum|Statement of the relevant facts

Noun: flask

|flask|Bottle that has a narrow neck~ bottle⇒ Erlenmeyer flask, ampulla, canteen, hipflask, pocket flask, round-bottom flask, vacuum bottle, vacuum flaskThe quantity a flask will hold= flaskful~ containerfulDerivedNoun: flaskful

Noun: fuddle

|fú-d(u)l|A confused multitude of things= clutter, jumble, mare's nest, muddle, scramble, smother, welter~ disorder, disorderliness⇒ rummageVerb: fuddle|fú-d(u)l|Make stupid with alcohol= befuddle~ inebriate, intoxicate, soakConsume alcohol • We were up fuddling all night= booze, drink~ consume, have, ingest, take, take in⇒ bar hop, bib, carry, claret, hit it up, hold, inebriate, port, pub-crawl, soak, souse, tank, tipple, wineBe confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly • These questions fuddle even the experts= baffle, beat, bedevil, befuddle, bewilder, confound, confuse, discombobulate, dumbfound, flummox, fox, get, gravel, mystify, nonplus, perplex, pose, puzzle, stick, stupefy, throw, vex

Noun: gelt

|gelt|Informal term for money= boodle, bread, dinero, dough, loot, lucre, moola, moolah, pelf, scratch, shekels, sugar, wampum~ money

Adjective: hackly

|hak-lee|Rough or broken, as if hackedDerivedNoun: hackleVerb: hackle

Noun: historicism

|his'tor-u,si-z(u)m| |his'tó-ru,si-z(u)m|A theory that social and cultural events are determined by history~ hypothesis, possibility, theoryDerivedNoun: history, historicist

Noun: expostulation

|ik,spós-chu'ley-shun| |ek,spós-chu'ley-shun|The act of expressing earnest opposition or protest= objection, remonstrance, remonstration~ communicating, communicationAn exclamation of protest, remonstrance or reproof~ exclaiming, exclamationDerivedVerb: expostulateAdjective: expostulatory

Noun: insectifuge

|in'sek-tu,fyooj|A chemical substance that repels insects= insect repellant, insect repellent~ repellant, repellent

Noun: cadger

|ka-jur|Someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free)= mooch, moocher, scrounger~ beggar, mendicant⇒ schnorrer, shnorrerDerivedVerb: cadge

Noun: quiescence

|kwee'e-sun(t)s| |kwI'e-sun(t)s|A state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction • the volcano erupted after centuries of quiescence= dormancy, quiescency~ inaction, inactiveness, inactivity⇒ aestivation, hibernation, slumberQuiet and inactive restfulness= dormancy, quiescency, sleeping~ ease, relaxation, repose, rest⇒ vegetationDerivedVerb: quiesceAdjective: quiescent

Noun: curette

|kyû'ret|A surgical instrument shaped like a scoop to remove tissue from a bodily cavity= curet~ surgical instrumentDerivedNoun: curettage

Noun: presidium

|pri'si-dee-um|A permanent executive committee in socialist countries that has all the powers of some larger legislative body and that acts for it when it is not in session= praesidium~ commission, committee

Noun: procurance

|pru'kyûr-un(t)s| |prow'kyûr-un(t)s|The act of getting possession of something • he was responsible for the procurance of materials and supplies= procural, procurement~ acquisitionDerivedVerb: procure

Noun: rabidity

|ru'bi-di-tee|Unrestrained excitement or enthusiasm • poetry is a sort of divine rabidity= madness, rabidness~ ebullience, enthusiasm, exuberanceDerivedAdjective: rabid

Adjective: self-conceited

|self kun'see-tid|Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance • an attitude of self-conceited arrogance= conceited, egotistic, egotistical, puffed-up, swellheaded, swollen, swollen-headed, vain≈ proudDerivedAdverb: self-conceitedly

: sherif= sharif, shereef

|shu'reef|A member of an Arab princely family descended from Mohammed through his son-in-law Ali and daughter Fatima. The Grand Shereef is the governor of Mecca

Adjective: sniffly

|snif-lee|Liable to sniffle= snuffling, snuffly≈ tearfulDerivedNoun: sniffle

Noun: spanner

|spa-nur|Usage: British (elsewhere: wrench)A hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt&gt;~ hand tool&gt;⇒ Allen wrench, adjustable spanner, adjustable wrench, alligator wrench, box end wrench, box wrench, brace wrench, bulldog wrench, carriage wrench, dog wrench, hook spanner, hook wrench, lug wrench, open-end wrench, pin wrench, screw key, socket wrench, sparkplug wrench, tap wrench, tappet wrench, torque wrenchSee alsothrow a spanner in the works

Noun: spitgeography

|spit|A narrow strip of land that juts out intothe sea=tongue

Verb: stoop

|stoop|Bend one's back forward from the waist on down • The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse= bend, bow[2]~ bend, flex⇒ cower, huddle, squinchDebase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonourable way • I won't stoop to reading other people's mail= condescend, lower oneself~ act, moveDescend swiftly, as if on prey • The eagle stooped on the mice in the field~ pounce, swoopSag, bend, bend over or down • the rocks stooped down over the hiking path~ incline, pitch, slopeCarry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward • The old man was stooping but he could walk around without a cane~ bear, carry, holdNoun: stoop

Adjective: stodgy

|stó-jee|Heavy and starchy and hard to digest • astodgy pudding served up when everyone wasalready full • stodgy food≈indigestible(used pejoratively) out of fashion; oldfashioned • stodgy ideas about family life=fogeyish, fogyish, moss-grown, mossy,stick-in-the-mud≈unfashionable, unstylishExcessively conventional and unimaginativeand hence dull • a stodgy dinner party • whyis the middle class so stodgy, so utterly withouta sense of humour?=staid, stuffy≈button-down, conservative, conventionalDerivedNoun: stodge, stodginessAdverb: stodgily

Noun: subsidence

|sub'sI-d(u)n(t)s| |súb-si-d(u)n(t)s|&nbsp;An abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease) • his cancer is in subsidence=remission, remittal~abatement, hiatus, reprieve, respite, suspension⇒resolutionA gradual sinking to a lower level=settling, subsiding~sinkingThe sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it=cave in~collapse

Noun: tankard

|tang-kurd|Large drinking vessel with one handle~ drinking vessel

Noun: tenantry

|te-nun-tree|Tenants of an estate considered as a group~ accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collectionDerivedVerb: tenant

un: tent-fly

|tent flI|Flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent= fly, fly sheet, rainfly, tent flap~ flap

Noun: achromaticity

|u,krow-mu'ti-si-tee|The visual property of being without chromatic colour= achromatism, colourlessness~ visual property⇒ achromiaDerivedAdjective: achromatic, black-and-wh

Adjective: valueless

|val-yoo-lus|Of no value • The bonds given as security were at the time of their delivery valueless≈ worthlessDerivedNoun: value, valuelessnessVerb: valueAdverb: valuelessly

Noun: vibrato

|vi'braa-tow|(music) a pulsating effect in an instrumental or vocal tone produced by slight and rapid variations in pitch~ sound⇒ trem

Noun: wont

|wownt|An established custom= habit~ custom, traditionContraction: won't|wownt|Will notSee alsowont to

Noun: yaw 2 meanings

|yo|An erratic deflection from an intended course= swerve~ turn, turningVerb: yaw|yo|Be wide open • the deep yawing canyon= gape, yawn~ beDeviate erratically from a set course • the yawing motion of the ship~ deviate, divert⇒ huntSwerve off course momentarily • the ship yawed when the huge waves hit it~ curve

Noun: oblation|

ó'bley-shun|The act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity • oblations for aid to the poor= offering~ gift, givingDerivedNoun: oblateAdjective: oblate, oblational, oblatoryNoun: OblationThe act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist= religious offering~ religious ceremony, religious ritual⇒ Offertory

Adjective: unsmoothed|,

ún'smoodhd|Not having been made smooth by having hands run over the surface≈ wrinkled, wrinklyDerivedAdjective: smoothed

Adjective: uncomplimentary|,Adjective: complimentary

ún,kóm-pli'men-t(u-)ree|Showing or representing unfavourably • an uncomplimentary dress= unflatteringTending to (or intended to) detract or disparage≈ belittling, deprecating, deprecative, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, derogative, derogatory, dislogistic, disparaging, dyslogistic, pejorative, slighting, sneering, snide, supercilious, unfavourable◑ complimentaryDerived

wave·let

ˈ/Submitnouna small wave of water; a ripple.

dead·bolt

ˈdedˌbōlt/nouna bolt engaged by turning a knob or key, rather than by spring action.

stimpometer

"The Stimpmeter is a device used to measure the speed of a golf course putting green by applying a known force to a golf ball and measuring the distance traveled in feet.<img src=""paste-6390911336449.jpg"" />"

analytics

"s/nounthe systematic computational analysis of data or statistics.""content analytics is relevant in many industries""information resulting from the systematic analysis of data or statistics.""these analytics can help you decide if it's time to deliver content in different ways"""

phlebotomy

&gt;venesection: surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis.Phlebotomy is the process of making an incision in a vein with a needle. The procedure itself is known as a venipuncture.r [sound:rec1471525300.mp3]

cucumiform

&nbsp;‎(comparative more cucumiform, superlative most cucumiform)&nbsp;&nbsp;Shaped like a cucumber; having the form of a cylinder tapered and rounded at the ends, and possibly curved. [quotations ▼[sound:Cucumiform - definition of cucumiform by The Free Dictionaryvia torchbrowser.com.mp3]

unmortgaged

(especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law • I have unmortgaged title to this property= clear≈ unencumberedDerivedAdjective: mortgaged

Noun: heuristic|hyû'ris-tik|

A commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem= heuristic program, heuristic rule~ formula, rule⇒ lateral thinkingDerivedAdverb: heuristically

variometer

A measuring instrument for measuring variations in a magnetic field~ measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system

pastille

A medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat= cough drop, pastil, troche~ lozenge

bract|brakt|

A modified leaf or leaflike part just below and protecting an inflorescence~ husk⇒ bracteole, bractlet, calycle, calyculus, epicalyx, false calyx, glume, involucre, spathe

diptych

A painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on two panels (usually hinged like a book)~ art, fine art[sound:rec1504183162.mp3]

cuckquean ‎(plural cuckqueans)

A woman who has an unfaithful husband.cah uck queen1562, John Heywood, The Proverbs and Epigrams of John Heywood (A.D. 1562), Reprint edition, Spenser Society, published 1867, page 62:Ye make hir a cookqueane.1897, William Kirby, "Weird Sisters", in The Golden Dog[1] (Fiction), Repritnt edition, Echo Library, published 2009, ISBN 9781406853940, page 289:Yes, that's her name! His cuckquean she is; his wife she is not and never shall be!2007 September 13, Judith Warner, "Horned and Scorned", in New York Times[2], retrieved 2012-09-12:A formidable woman of real power and prestige, she emerged from the Monica affair much more cuckold than cuckquean. Her husband's perfidy did, in a sense, disturb the natural order of things; in the post-feminist age, ...2010, Robert K. Tanenbaum, Betrayed[3], Simon and Schuster, ISBN 9781439149232, page 4:The rumors about his serial philandering had been out there for years, but a friendly liberal press had not tried very hard to confirm the allegations, and the missus was apparently resigned to the role of a stoic cuckquean.

journeyman noun | JER-nee-mun

Definition 1 :a worker who has learned a trade and works for another person usually by the day 2 :an experienced reliable worker, athlete, or performer especially as distinguished from one who is brilliant or colorful

notch

Definition 1a :a V-shaped indentation b :a slit made to serve as a record c :a rounded indentation cut into the pages of a book on the edge opposite the spine 2 :a deep close pass : gap 3 :degree, step Scroll down for more about notch WORD GAMES AND QUIZZES: WEEKLY CHALLENGE

causerie

Noun: causerie|,kowz'ree| |,kow-zu'ree| |kow-zu-ree|Light informal conversation for social occasions= bavardage, chin wag, chin wagging, chin-wagging, chit chat, chit-chat, chitchat, gab, gabfest, gossip, small talk, tittle-tattle~ chat, confab, confabulation, natter, schmoose, schmooze

fixer|fik-sur|

Someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee)= influence peddler~ important person, influential person, personageA chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image)= fixing agent~ chemical compound, compound⇒ fixative, hypo, sodium thiosulfate, sodium thiosulphateA skilled worker who mends or repairs things= mender, repairer~ skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker⇒ darner, maintenance man, repairman, service manSynthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction= dolophine hydrochloride, methadon, methadone, methadone hydrochloride, synthetic heroin~ narcotic

exaaperated and its forms

Synonyms Examples Word OrigiSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comverb (used with object), exasperated, exasperating.1.to irritate or provoke to a high degree; annoy extremely:He was exasperated by the senseless delays.2.Archaic. to increase the intensity or violence of (disease, pain, feelings, etc.).adjective3.Botany. rough; covered with hard, projecting points, as a leaf.

denigrativeadjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of denigrativeintended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value Synonyms belittling, contemptuous, decrying, degrading, demeaning, derogatory, denigratory, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, derisory, derogative, detractive, disdainful, disparaging, pejorative, scornful, slighting, uncomplimentary

Noun: swot|

Usage: BritishAn insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious= dweeb, grind, nerd, wonk~ assimilator, learner, scholarVerb: swot(swotted, swotting)|swót|Usage: BritishStudy intensively, as before an exam • I had to swot on my Latin verbs before the final exam= bone, bone up, cram, drum, get up, grind away~ hit the books, studySee alsoswot up

hotchpotch

Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.a thick soup or stew of vegetables or meat, often thickened with barley.2.British. hodgepodge.3.Law. a hotchpot.In civil and property law, hotchpot (sometimes referred to as hotchpotch or the hotchpotch rule) refers to the blending or combining of property in order to ensure equality of division.

pantechnicon: Dictionary.com's Word of the Day

Word of the Day - pantechnicon: a furniture van; moving van. http://dictionary.reference.com/wordoftheday/2016/07/24 at Dictionary.com[sound:rec1472919281.mp3]

bathymetry

[buh-thim-i-tree]&nbsp;Spell &nbsp;SyllablesWord Originnoun1.the measurement of the depths of oceans, seas, or other large bodies of water.2.the data derived from such measurement, especially as compiled in a topographic map.Origin of bathymetry[sound:rec1472316067.mp3]

.referendary

[n.]: One to whose decision a cause is referred; a referee

boll

boll playnoun \ˈbōl\Popularity: Bottom 30% of wordsSimple Definition of boll&nbsp; &nbsp; : the part of the cotton plant that contains the seedsSource: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Full Definition of boll&nbsp;

campanile

campanile[kam-puh-nee-lee, -neel; Italian kahm-pah-nee-le]&nbsp;Spell &nbsp;SyllablesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun, plural campaniles [kam-puh-nee-leez, -neelz] (Show IPA), campanili &nbsp;[kam-puh-nee-lee; Italian kahm-pah-nee-lee] (Show IPA)1.a bell tower, especially one freestanding from the body of a church.Origin of campanile

tableful

food and other items served at table number of people who can seat at a table

Adverb: thenceforward

from that time on

verb | GLOUR Definition :to look or stare with sullen annoyance or angerScroll down for more about glower

glower

stickum

glue or adhesive

multitalented

having many talents

haying 2 meanings

haying|hey-ing|The&nbsp;harvesting&nbsp;of&nbsp;hay /&gt;~harvest,&nbsp;harvest home,&nbsp;harvesting /&gt;The&nbsp;season&nbsp;for&nbsp;cutting&nbsp;and&nbsp;drying&nbsp;andstoring&nbsp;grass&nbsp;as&nbsp;fodder=haying time&lt;~season,&nbsp;time of year&lt; /&gt;Verb:&nbsp;hay|hey|Convert&nbsp;(plant&nbsp;material)&nbsp;into&nbsp;hay&lt;~convertDerivedNoun:&nbsp;hayer

reputably

in a reputable manner

limacine

limacine[lim-uh-sahyn, -sin, lahy-muh-]&nbsp;Spell &nbsp;SyllablesWord Originadjective1.pertaining to or resembling a slug; sluglike.Origin of limacine[sound:rec1472316901.mp3]

proconsul

l|An official in a modern colony who has considerable administrative power~ functionary, officialA provincial governor of consular rank in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire~ governorAn anthropoid ape of the genus Proconsul~ hominoidDerivedNoun: proconsulate, procons

invitational

l|Usage: N. AmericanPertaining to or characteristic of an invitation • She gathered a list of invitational organizationsDerivedNoun: invitation

Adjective: mawkish|

mo-kish|Effusively or insincerely emotional • a mawkish novel= bathetic, cheesy, cutesy, drippy, gooey, hokey, kitschy, maudlin, mushy, sappy, schmaltzy, schmalzy, sentimental, slushy, soppy, soupy≈ cornball, emotional, lovey-doveyDerivedNoun: mawkishnessAdverb: mawkishly

dunnage (2 meanings)&nbsp;

nnage noun | DUN-ij Definition 1 :loose materials used to support and protect cargo in a ship's hold; also : padding in a shipping container 2 :baggage

psycholinguistics

psycholinguistics, the study of how humans acquire and use language.

Noun: sergeancy

|saar-jun(t)-see|The office of a sergeant; sergeantshipDerivedNoun: sergeant

Adjective: centesimal

|sen'te-su-mul|Relating to or divided into hundredthsThe ordinal number of one hundred in counting order= 100th, hundredth≈ ordinalDerivedNoun: hundredthAdverb: centesimall