English Words

Lookism (noun) look-iz-m discrimination or prejudice based on a person's physical appearance. discrimination or prejudice…

Umber (noun) um-ber An earth consisting chiefly of a hydrated oxide of iron and some…

Duchy (noun) duch-ee the territory ruled by a duke or duchess. 1350–1400; Middle English duche…

Macabre (adj) mu-kah-bruh gruesome and horrifying; ghastly; horrible. Macabre was first recorded in English in…

Phonology (noun) fon-ol-o-gee the study of the distribution and patterning of speech sounds in a…

Chiaroscuro (noun) kee-aro-scoo-ro The distribution of light and shade in a picture. Chiaroscuro was first recorded…

Coriaceous (adj) kor-ee-ay-shus of or like leather. Coriaceous was first recorded in 1665–75 and comes…

Schadenfreude (noun) sha-dun-frau-de satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune. Schadenfreude entered English around…

Badinage (noun) bad-in-azj Light, playful banter or raillery. Badinage was first recorded in English around…