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Quixotic (adj) kwik-sot-ik Extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. This eponymous word was derived from Don Quixote a…

Cretin (noun) kret-in A stupid person (used as a general term of abuse). Originally a medical…

Termagant (noun) turm-u-gant A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman. I love the etymology of this word: Taken…

Abeyance (noun) ah-bay-un-s A state of temporary disuse or suspension. In law: The position of being…

Flout (verb) fl-ow-t Openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention) . I love the origin of…