English Words

Rejuvenation (noun) ree-jew-ven-ay-shun The action or process of giving new energy or vigour to something.…

Lampoon (verb) lam-poon Publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm. Mid…

Xiphoid (adj) zif-oyd Sword shaped Mid 18th century from Greek xiphoeidēs, from xiphos ‘sword’. (more…)

Flounder (verb) fl-ow-n-der Struggle or stagger clumsily in mud or water./ Struggle mentally; show or…

Mignardise (noun) min-jar-deez Tenderness, gentleness; affected delicacy of behaviour or appearance; affectation. Early 17th century;…

Plumage (noun) plew-mij A bird's feathers collectively. Late Middle English from Old French, from plume…

Distrain (verb) dis-trayn (law) Seize (someone's property) in order to obtain payment of rent or…