English Language

Extemporaneous (adj) eks-tem-por-ay-nee-us Spoken or done without preparation. (more…)

Fuscous (adj) fus-kus (literary) Dark and sombre in colour. Mid 17th century from Latin fuscus…

Felicific (adj) (philosophy) feel-is-if-ik Relating to or promoting increased happiness. Mid 19th century from Latin…

Gemütlich (adj) gem-oot-lich (ch like loch) Pleasant or cheerful German (more…)

Imam (noun) im-ahm A person who leads prayers at a mosque./ A title of various…

Allocution (noun) al-o-cu-shun A formal speech giving advice or a warning. Early 17th century from…

Votive (adj/noun) vo-tiv Offered or consecrated in fulfilment of a vow. / An object offered…

Pecorino (noun) pek-or-ee-no An Italian cheese made from ewes' milk. Italian, from pecorino ‘of ewes’,…

Pecuniary (adj) pek-un-ee-ar-ee Relating to or consisting of money. Early 16th century from Latin pecuniarius,…

Vardo (noun) var-do A vehicle like a caravan used by Romani people; a Gypsy caravan.…