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Umpteen (cardinal number) ump-teen Indefinitely many; a lot of. Early 20th century humorous formation based…

Bioluminescence (noun) bi-o-loom-in-es-sens The biochemical emission of light by living organisms such as glow-worms and…

Axiomatic (adj) aks-ee-oh-mat-ik Self-evident or unquestionable. Late 18th century from Greek axiōmatikos, from axiōma ‘what…

Brunt (noun) br-unt The worst part or chief impact of a specified action. Late Middle…

Tryst (noun) tr-ist A private romantic rendezvous between lovers. Late Middle English (originally Scots): variant…

Wyvern (noun) wy-vern A winged two-legged dragon with a barbed tail. Late Middle English (denoting…

Inanition (noun) in-an-ish-un Lack of mental or spiritual vigour and enthusiasm. Late Middle English from…

Zither (noun) zith-er Any stringed musical instrument whose strings are the same length as its…

Delate (verb) dee-layt (archaic) Report (an offence or crime) Late 15th century from Latin delat-…