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Muster (verb) must-er To gather, summon, rouse (often followed by up). Muster entered English around…

Largess (noun) lahr-jes Generosity of spirit or attitude. Largess was first recorded in 1175–1225 and…

Walloon (noun/adj) wal-oon One of a people inhabiting chiefly the southern and southeastern parts of…

Palooka (noun) (informal) pa-loo-ka An athlete, especially a boxer, lacking in ability, experience, or competitive…

Jammy (adj) jam-ee Very lucky. Jammy was first recorded in 1850–55 and is an informal…

Bonanza (noun) bon-an-za a source of great and sudden wealth or luck; a spectacular windfall.…

Wanderlust (noun) won-duh-lust a strong, innate desire to rove or travel about. Wanderlust was first…

Klaxon (noun) klaks-un a loud electric horn, formerly used on automobiles, trucks, etc., and now…