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Zorbing (noun) zaw-bing A sport in which one is secured inside a large transparent ball…

Segue (adj) seg-way Move without interruption from one piece of music or scene to another.…

Inamorata (noun) in-am-o-rata A person's female lover. From Latin (more…)

Maecenas (noun) mi-see-nus A generous patron especially of literature or art Gaius circa 70–8 b.c.…

Feculent (adj) fek-u-lent Of or containing dirt, sediment, or waste matter. Late 15th century: from…

Compersion (noun) kom-pur-shun The feeling of joy one has experiencing another's joy, such as in…

Froideur (noun) frwa-der A coolness or reserve between people. French, from froid ‘cold’. (more…)

Compurgation (noun) (historic) kom-per-gay-shun Acquittal from a charge or accusation obtained by statements of innocence…

Interlocutor in-ta-lok-u-ter A person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation. Early 16th century:…