Askew (adj)
as-kue
Not in a straight or level position.
Mid 16th century from a-‘on’ + skew.
Example sentences
“The pictures all askew, the best evidence of the quake.”
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Anoint (verb) an-oynt to rub or sprinkle on; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid to./to consecrate or make sacred in a ceremony that includes the token applying of oil/…
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Landslide (noun) land-sliyd (2) An election or vote in which a particular victorious candidate or party receives an overwhelming mass or majority of votes. From meaning 1: the downward falling…
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Feinschmecker (noun) fiyn-shmek-er A person who appreciates good food First recorded in 1895–1900; from German literally meaning “fine-taster, gourmet.” (more…)
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Gorp (noun) gawrp Trail mix. A mixture of nuts, raisins, dried fruits, seeds, or the like eaten as a high-energy snack, as by hikers and climbers. First recorded in 1955–60;…
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Foudroyant (adj) foo-droi-unt Sudden and overwhelming in effect; stunning; dazzling. First recorded in English between 1830–40. From French foudroyer, “to strike with lightning,” derivative of foudre, “lightning.” (more…)
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Gestalt (noun) ges-talt something with two or more parts that are so integrated that they are perceived as one. First used between 1920–25, directly from German Gestalt, “figure, form, structure.”…