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Gestalt (noun) ges-talt something with two or more parts that are so integrated that they…

Protocol (noun) pro-tuh-kol The customs and regulations dealing with formality, procedure, precedence, and etiquette. First…

Expeditious (adj) eks-ped-ish-us Characterized by promptness; quick. First recorded between 1590–1600 and formed from exped(ition)…

Lovelorn (adj) luv-lawrn Being without love; forsaken by one's lover. First recorded in 1625–35; love…

Philtre (noun) fil-ter A potion, charm, or drug supposed to cause the person taking it…

Diffident (adj) dif-uh-dent shy; lacking self-confidence. First recorded between 1425–75. From Latin diffīdēns, “mistrusting, despairing.”…

Glom (verb) glom To grab, catch or steal. 1895–1900, Americanism; compare Scots glaum, glam to…

Basketry (noun) bas-ket-ree The art of basket making. Baskets, collectively. First recorded in 1850–55 (more…)

Eyesome (adj) ay-sum pleasant to look at. First recorded in English between 1575–85. (more…)