English Language

Bogle (noun) bow-gl A phantom or goblin Early 16th century: of unknown origin; probably related…

Browbeat (verb) br-ow-beet Intimidate (someone), typically into doing something, with stern or abusive words. (more…)

Supra (adverb) soo-pra Used in academic or legal texts to refer to someone or something…

Timpani (noun) tim-pan-ee Kettledrums, especially when played by one musician in an orchestra. Late 19th…

Anaphora (noun) a-naf-or-a (grammar) The use of a word referring back to a word used…

Discommode (verb) dis-kom-ode Cause (someone) trouble or inconvenience. Early 18th century: from obsolete French discommoder,…