English Language

Auspicious (adj) aw-spi-shus Conducive to success; favourable. Late 16th century from auspice (A divine token)…

Inaugurate (verb) in-or-gu-rayt Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) Admit (someone) formally to…

Scantily (adverb) skan-til-ee In a way that is small or insufficient in quantity or amount.…

Whimsical (adj) wim-sik-al Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way. (more…)

Obeisance (noun) o-bees-ans Deferential respect. Late Middle English (in the sense ‘obedience’): from Old French…

Concupiscence (noun) kon-coop-is-ens Strong sexual desire; lust. Middle English via Old French from late Latin…

Pivotal (adj) piv-ot-al Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something…

Sleight (noun) sly-t The use of dexterity or cunning, especially so as to deceive. Middle…