Language

Glossolalia (noun) gloso-lai-lea The act of apparently speaking in a different language, or 'speaking in…

Apophthegm (noun) ape-them A concise saying or maxim, an aphorism. I have to say I…

Tatterdemalion (adj) tate-dem-al-ean Dilapidated, unkempt, tattered and uncared for. Also (noun) an unkempt person. Just…

Askance (adverb) a-skans A look of disapproval or suspicion. Showing disapproval in one's attitude. (more…)

Nebulous (adj) neb-ool-us In the form of a cloud. Hazy and unclear. Great word and…

Visage (noun) (literary) viz-aaj A person's face with reference to form or proportions. I must…