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Abscission (noun) ab-si-shun The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically dead leaves and…

Perforce (adverb) pur-fors Used to express necessity or inevitability. Middle English: from Old French par…

Polemic (noun) pol-em-ik A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something. Mid 17th…

Brigand (noun) brig-und A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests…

Skeeter (noun) skee-ta A mosquito. Mid 19th century: shortened form, representing a casual pronunciation. (more…)

Moochi (noun) moo-chee A loincloth made of animal tails or leather strips, worn in South…