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Beseech (verb) be-seech Ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat. Middle English…

Phosphorescence (noun) fos-for-es-uns Light emitted by a substance without combustion or perceptible heat. (more…)

Sequacious (adj) sek-ay-shus (of a person) lacking independence or originality of thought. Mid 17th century…

Admonition (noun) ad-mon-ish-on A firm warning or reprimand. Late Middle English from Old French amonition,…

Arrogate (verb) a-ro-gayt Take or claim (something) without justification. Mid 16th century from Latin arrogat-…

Manty (noun) man-tee (Rare) (Scottish) A kind of loose gown or mantle; specifically = "mantua".…

Nigget (also Nidget) (noun) nij-it (British) (Dialect) A small insect; specifically one used as a…

Philodemic (adj) fil-o-dem-ik Characterized by concern for ordinary people; originally and chiefly in the name…

Plangent (adj) plan-jent (of a sound) loud and resonant, with a mournful tone. Mid 17th…