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Backronym (also bacronym) (noun) bak-ron-im An acronym deliberately formed from a phrase whose initial letters…

Lynchet (noun) lin-chet A ridge or ledge formed along the downhill side of a plot…

Attacca (verb) at-ak-a A musical instruction used to indicate that the next section should follow…

Physiognomy (noun) fiz-ee-on-om-ee A person's facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of…

Adjudicate (verb) aj-oo-dik-ayt Make a formal judgement on a disputed matter. Mid 17th century from…

Extemporaneous (adj) eks-tem-por-ay-nee-us Spoken or done without preparation. (more…)

Fuscous (adj) fus-kus (literary) Dark and sombre in colour. Mid 17th century from Latin fuscus…

Felicific (adj) (philosophy) feel-is-if-ik Relating to or promoting increased happiness. Mid 19th century from Latin…

Gemütlich (adj) gem-oot-lich (ch like loch) Pleasant or cheerful German (more…)