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Halcyon (adj) hal-see-on Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy…

Anhedonia (noun) an-hed-own-ee-a An Inability to feel pleasure in normally pleasurable activities. Late 19th century:…

Gargantuan (adj) gah-gan-choo-un Enormous Late 16th century: from Gargantua, the name of a voracious giant…

Peripatetic (adj) per-ee-pat-et-ik Travelling from place to place, in particular working or based in various…

Bogle (noun) bow-gl A phantom or goblin Early 16th century: of unknown origin; probably related…

Browbeat (verb) br-ow-beet Intimidate (someone), typically into doing something, with stern or abusive words. (more…)

Supra (adverb) soo-pra Used in academic or legal texts to refer to someone or something…

Timpani (noun) tim-pan-ee Kettledrums, especially when played by one musician in an orchestra. Late 19th…

Anaphora (noun) a-naf-or-a (grammar) The use of a word referring back to a word used…