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Gabber (verb) ga-ber (informal) Talk in a rapid, excited way. Late 17th century from gab…

Vivify (verb) viv-if-ai Make more lively or interesting; enliven. Late Middle English from French vivifier,…

Ruddy (adj) ru-dee (of a person's face) having a healthy red colour. Late Old English…

Disquietude (noun) dis-kwi-et-ood A state of uneasiness or anxiety. (more…)

Alcahest (noun) (historic) al-ka-hest The hypothetical universal solvent sought by alchemists. Mid 17th century sham…

Gearhead (noun) geer-hed A person who is very interested in cars. (more…)

Sullen (adj) sul-en Bad tempered or sulky. Middle English (in the senses ‘solitary, averse to…

Gantry (noun) gan-tree A bridge-like overhead structure with a platform supporting equipment such as a…

Trebuchet (noun) treb-u-shet A machine used in medieval siege warfare for hurling large stones or…