English Language

Heuretic (adj) hoo-ret-ik Of or relating to discovery or invention. Late 17th century; earliest use…

Isomorphic (adj) ai-so-maw-fik Corresponding or similar in form and relations. (more…)

Procacity (noun) pro-ka-sit-ee Insolence or arrogance in attitude or tone; cheekiness; forwardness; an instance of…

Opprobriate (verb) op-row-bree-ayt To speak abusively or contemptuously of or to; to reproach; to vilify.…

Perpendicular (adj) pur-pen-dik-oo-lar At an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface…

Fuddle (verb) fud-l Confuse or stupefy (someone), especially with alcohol. (archaic) Go on a drinking…

Rampageous (adj) ram-pay-jus Boisterously or violently uncontrollable. Early 19th century from rampage + -ous. (more…)

Despondent (adj) des-pon-dent In low spirits from loss of hope or courage. (more…)