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Treachery (noun) trech-e-ree violation of faith; betrayal of trust; treason. 1175–1225; Middle English trecherie (more…)

Pensée (noun) pen-say A reflection or thought. Pensée, “a thought,” is a loanword from French,…

Iatrogenic (adj) ay-at-ro-jen-ik (of a medical disorder) caused by the diagnosis, manner, or treatment of…

Terraqueous (adj) ter-ayk-wee-us consisting of land and water, as the earth. Terraqueous “consisting of land…

Deft (adj) deft dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever. First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; variant of…

Antiwork (adj) an-tee-werk of or relating to a social and cultural movement that distinguishes between…

Evection (noun) e-vek-shun a periodic irregularity in the moon's motion, caused by the attraction of…