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Elevenses (noun) el-ev-en-siz a midmorning break for refreshments First recorded in 1840–65 and chiefly in…

Caseophile (noun) kas-ee-oh-fiyl A connoisseur or lover of cheese First recorded in 2005–10; from Latin…

Pettifog (verb) pet-ee-fog to bicker or quibble over trifles or unimportant matters. First recorded in…

Chockablock (adj) chok-a-blok extremely crowded or full. First recorded in 1790–1800. Formed from chock, “wedge”…

Dovetail (verb) duv-tayl To join or fit together compactly or harmoniously. First recorded in 1555–65.…

Heliolatry (noun) hel-ee-oh-lat-ree The religion of sunworship. / (ironically) those who like to sunbathe. First…

Anoint (verb) an-oynt to rub or sprinkle on; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid…

Landslide (noun) land-sliyd (2) An election or vote in which a particular victorious candidate or…

Gorp (noun) gawrp Trail mix. A mixture of nuts, raisins, dried fruits, seeds, or the…