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Prestidigitation (noun) presti-dij-it-ay-shun Conjuring tricks performed as entertainment. Mid 19th century: from French, from preste…

Saditty (adj) sad-i-tee Affecting white middle-class values, especially characterized by an air of superiority; conceited,…

Senex (noun) sen-eks (in literature, especially comedy) an old man as a stock figure. From…

Prabble (noun) prab-ul A quarrel, a squabble. Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas…

Carminative (adj) (noun) ka-min-at-iv Any drug that relieves flatulence. From Old French carminatif, -ive, or…

Jabber (verb) jab-uh Talk in a rapid, excited, and often incomprehensible way. Late 15th century:…

Diminution (noun) dim-in-oosh-un A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something. Old French…

Homily (noun) hom-i-lee A religious discourse which is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than…