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Diffident (adj) dif-uh-dent shy; lacking self-confidence. First recorded between 1425–75. From Latin diffīdēns, “mistrusting, despairing.”…

Glom (verb) glom To grab, catch or steal. 1895–1900, Americanism; compare Scots glaum, glam to…

Basketry (noun) bas-ket-ree The art of basket making. Baskets, collectively. First recorded in 1850–55 (more…)

Eyesome (adj) ay-sum pleasant to look at. First recorded in English between 1575–85. (more…)

Claque (noun) clak A group of persons hired to applaud an act or performer. A…

Abrogate (verb) ab-ro-gayt to put aside; put an end to. First used in English between…

Venerable (adj) ven-er-abl Commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity. First used in…

Quadrumanous (adj) kwod-roo-man-us Four-handed; having all four feet adapted for use as hands, as monkeys.…