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Imbroglio (noun) im-bro-lee-oh An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation. Mid 18th century: Italian, from…

Repine (verb) ree-pi-n Feel or express discontent; fret. Early 16th century: from re- ‘again’ +…

Maladroit (adj) ma-la-droyt Inefficient or inept; clumsy. Late 17th century: French. (more…)

Celebrious (adj) sel-ee-bree-us Famous, well-known, renowned. Early 17th century; earliest use found in George Abbot…

Uncinate (adj) un-sin-ut Having a hooked shape. Mid 18th century: from Latin uncinatus, from uncinus…

Oof (exclamation) oof Expressing alarm, annoyance, or relief. Natural exclamation: first recorded in English in…

Alated (verb) al-ay-ted Winged, having wings; = "alate". Mid 17th century; earliest use found in…