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Disquisition (noun) dis-kwiz-ish-un A long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject. Late…

Hirsute (adj) her-soot hairy Early 17th century from Latin hirsutus. (more…)

Paraphernalia (noun) pa-ra-fur-nay-lee-a Miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity. Mid 17th…

Anomie (noun) also anomy an-o-mee Lack of the usual social or ethical standards in an…

Luthier (noun) loo-tee-er A maker of stringed instruments such as violins or guitars. Late 19th…

Trigraph (noun) try-graf A group of three letters representing one sound, for example 'tch'. (more…)

Nascent (adj) na-sent (especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning…

Pestilent (adj) pes-te-lent Destructive to life; deadly. Late Middle English from Latin pestilens, pestilent- ‘unhealthy,…