English Words

Pristine (adj) pris-teen In its original condition; unspoilt. Mid 16th century (in the sense ‘original,…

Venial (adj) (theology) vee-nee-ul Denoting a sin that is not regarded as depriving the soul…

Subvention (noun) sub-ven-shun A grant of money, especially from a government. Late Middle English (in…

Recalcitrance (noun) re-kal-si-trans An obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline. Mid 19th century from…

Concatenation (noun) kon-kat-e-nay-shun A series of interconnected events (more…)

Gluttony (noun) glut-on-ee Habitual greed or excess in eating. Middle English from Old French glutonie,…

Cornucopia (noun) kawn-u-ko-pee-a A symbol of plenty consisting of a goat's horn overflowing with flowers,…

Aromatic (adj) a-ro-ma-tik Having a pleasant and distinctive smell. Late Middle English via Old French…

Kinara (noun) kee-na-ra A candleholder for seven candles, used in celebrating the festival of Kwanzaa.…