Word of the Day

Propitiate (verb) prop-ish-ee-ayt Win or regain the favour of (a god, spirit, or person) by…

Stymie (verb) stim-ee Prevent or hinder the progress of. Mid 19th century (originally a golfing…

Suppurate (verb) sup-ur-ayt Undergo the formation of pus; fester. Late Middle English (in the sense…

Obfuscate (verb) ob-fus-kayt Make obscure, unclear, or unintelligible. Late Middle English: from late Latin obfuscat-…

Ascetic (adj) as-et-ik Characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically…

Cornice (noun) kaw-nis An ornamental moulding round the wall of a room just below the…

Dissipated (adj) dis-ip-ayt-ed (of a person or way of life) overindulging in sensual pleasures. (more…)

Intrinsic (adj) in-trin-zik Belonging naturally; essential. Late 15th century (in the general sense ‘interior, inner’):…