English Language

Dither (verb) dith-uh Be indecisive. Mid 17th century (in the dialect sense ‘tremble, quiver’): variant…

Litany (noun) lit-a-nee A series of petitions for use in church services or processions, usually…

Rigmarole (noun) rig-ma-rowl A lengthy and complicated procedure, story or statement Mid 18th century apparently…

Brickbat (noun) brik-bat A critical remark or comment. (more…)

Declination (noun) dek-lin-ay-shun The angular distance of a point north or south of the celestial…

Evince (verb) e-vins Reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate. Late 16th century…

Dichotomy (noun) die-kot-om-ee A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented…

Mimicry (noun) mim-ik-ree The action or skill of imitating someone or something, especially in order…