Word of the Day

Prolegomenon (noun) pro-le-gom-uh-non A critical or discursive introduction to a book. Mid 17th century: via…

Jobation (noun) (informal) job-ay-shun Also jawbation. A lengthy rebuke or reprimand, a lecture, a harangue.…

Ululate (verb) u-loo-lay-t/ yu-loo-lay-t Howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, typically grief.…

Quiddity (noun) kwid-it-ee The very essence of; the inherent nature of something or someone. Late…

Imago (noun) im-ay-go The idealised mental image of someone, often a parent, that affects our…

Nescient (adj) ness-ee-unt Lacking knowledge; ignorant. Late Middle English: from Latin nescient- ‘not knowing’, from…

Tantamount (adj) tan-ta-mow-nt Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as. Mid 17th century: from…

Oubliette (noun) oo-blee-et A secret dungeon with access only through a trapdoor in its ceiling.…

Obloquy (noun) ob-lu-kee Strong public condemnation, or the shame brought about by public condemnation. Late…