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Nepotism (noun) nep-o-tiz-m Patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as…

Anamnesis (noun) an-am-nee-sis The recollection or remembrance of the past; reminiscence. Anamnesis comes from the…

Wast (verb) (archaic) wast a second person singular past indicative of be. (more…)

Yaw (verb) yaw to deviate temporarily from a straight course, as a ship. / (of…

Trepid (adj) trep-id Fearful or apprehensive, especially trembling from fear. First recorded in 1640–50, trepid…

Chelonian (adj) kel-oh-nee-un belonging or pertaining to a reptilian order comprising turtles, tortoises, and terrapins.…

Quidnunc (noun) kwid-nungk a person who is eager to know the latest news and gossip.…

Kvetch (verb) kvech to complain, especially chronically. Kvetch is adapted from Yiddish kvetshn, meaning “to…

Proceleusmatic (adj) pros-ul-oos-mat-ik Inciting, animating, or inspiring. Proceleusmatic comes from Ancient Greek prokeleusmatikós, the name…