Words

Stoic (noun) stow-ik A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings…

Assuage (verb) ass-wage Soothe, make an unpleasant feeling less intense. Satisfy a desire for. Middle…

Shindig (noun) shin-dig A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something. First documented in the…

Varlet (noun) vaa-lit (historic) A man or boy acting as an attendant or servant. (archaic)…

Indicia (plural noun) in-dish-ee-a Signs, indications, or distinguishing marks. From Latin, early 17th century indicium,…

Raconteur (noun) rak-on-tur A person who tells anecdotes and stories in a skilful and amusing…