Word of the Day

Concinnity (n) kon-sin-nit-tee The skilful and harmonious arrangement or fitting together of the different parts of…

Bowdlerise (v) baow-dluhr-ize Remove material that is considered improper or offensive from (a text or account).…

Barmecide (adj) bar-mee-side Illusory or imaginary and therefore disappointing. Can be used as a noun: A person…

Cantillate (v) kan-til-ayt Chant or intone (a passage of religious text). To read aloud in a…

Presenteeism (n) pree-szent-ee-izm The practice of being present at one’s place of work for more hours…

Opsimath (n) opp-si-math A person who begins to learn or study only late in life. A…

Lassitude (n) lass-it-yood A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy. Worn out and…

Carouse (v) karr-ow-z Drink alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way. A…