Words

Depredation (noun) dep-red-ay-shun An act of attacking or plundering. Late 15th century (in the sense…

Prosody (noun) pros-o-dee The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry. Late 15th century…

Tetrameter (noun) tet-ram-et-er A verse of four measures. Early 17th century from late Latin tetrametrus,…

Vapid (adj) vap-id Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland. Mid 17th century (used…

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.

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…