Word of the Day

Bereft (adj) ber-eft Deprived of or lacking (something) (of a person) sad and lonely, especially…

Cogitate (adj) koj-i-tayt Think deeply about something; meditate or reflect. Late 16th century: from Latin…

Careen (verb) ka-reen (of a ship) tilt; lean over. Move swiftly and in an uncontrolled…

Jotun (noun) jo-tun (Scandinavian Mythology)A member of the race of giants, enemies of the gods.…

Lacet (noun) la-set A flat braided tape; especially a braid used to form designs on…

Clairaudience (noun) kler-aw-dee-uns The supposed faculty of perceiving, as if by hearing, what is inaudible.…

Wanwit (noun) won-wit Informal. A foolish, witless, or insane person; an idiot; a lunatic. Now…

Gambit (noun) gam-bit An act or remark that is calculated to gain an advantage, especially…

Yokel (noun) yo-kl An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside. Early 19th century: perhaps…