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Disquietude (noun) dis-kwi-et-ood A state of uneasiness or anxiety. (more…)

Alcahest (noun) (historic) al-ka-hest The hypothetical universal solvent sought by alchemists. Mid 17th century sham…

Gearhead (noun) geer-hed A person who is very interested in cars. (more…)

Sullen (adj) sul-en Bad tempered or sulky. Middle English (in the senses ‘solitary, averse to…

Gantry (noun) gan-tree A bridge-like overhead structure with a platform supporting equipment such as a…

Trebuchet (noun) treb-u-shet A machine used in medieval siege warfare for hurling large stones or…

Proffer (verb) prof-er Hold out or put forward (something) to someone for acceptance./ An offer…

Charlatan (noun) shar-la-tan A person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill. Early…

Obsequial (adj) ob-seek-kwi-al Of or relating to funerals Late 17th century; earliest use found in…