Language

Concomitant (adj) kon-komi-tant Naturally accompanying or associated. Early 17th century: from late Latin concomitant- ‘accompanying’,…

Rhotic (adj) row-tik Relating to or denoting a dialect or variety of English (e.g. in…

Recondite (adj) rek-on-dait (of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse. Mid 17th century: from…

Haptic (adj) hap-tik Relating to the sense of touch, in particular relating to the perception…

Diorama (noun) dai-o-ra-ma A model representing a scene with three-dimensional figures, either in miniature or…

Opus (noun) o-pus An artistic work, especially one on a large scale. Early 18th century:…

Leucistic (adj) lew-sis-tik (of an animal) having whitish fur, plumage, or skin due to a…

Rapprochement (noun) rap-rosh-mon (especially in international affairs) an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations. French,…

Succubus (noun) suk-u-bus A female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men. Late…

Ignominy (noun) ig-nom-in-ee Public shame or disgrace. Mid 16th century: from French ignominie or Latin…