English Language

Schmaltzfest (noun) shmalz-fest (informal) An occasion of unrestrained sentimentality or emotional outpouring; especially a sentimental…

Litigious (adj) lit-ij-us Tending or too ready to take legal action to settle disputes. Late…

Evocative (adj) e-vok-a-tiv Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind. Mid 17th century from…

Orogenital (adj) or-o-jen-it-al Of sexual activity: involving contact between the mouth of one person and…

Unassailable (adj) un-as-ayl-abl Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated. (more…)

Alexithymia (noun) al-eks-ith-im-ee-a (psychiatry) The inability to recognize or describe one's own emotions. (more…)

Parure (noun) par-ur A set of jewels intended to be worn together. Middle English (denoting…