Language

Rigmarole (noun) rig-ma-rowl A lengthy and complicated procedure, story or statement Mid 18th century apparently…

Brickbat (noun) brik-bat A critical remark or comment. (more…)

Declination (noun) dek-lin-ay-shun The angular distance of a point north or south of the celestial…

Evince (verb) e-vins Reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate. Late 16th century…

Dichotomy (noun) die-kot-om-ee A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented…

Mimicry (noun) mim-ik-ree The action or skill of imitating someone or something, especially in order…

Socractic (adj) sok-rat-ik Relating to Socrates or his philosophy (more…)

Flabbergast (verb) flab-uh-gast (usually as adjective flabbergasted) Surprise (someone) greatly; astonish. Late 18th century of…

Bamboozle (verb) (informal) bam-boo-zul Cheat or fool. Early 18th century of unknown origin. (more…)