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Carminative (adj) (noun) ka-min-at-iv Any drug that relieves flatulence. From Old French carminatif, -ive, or…

Jabber (verb) jab-uh Talk in a rapid, excited, and often incomprehensible way. Late 15th century:…

Diminution (noun) dim-in-oosh-un A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something. Old French…

Homily (noun) hom-i-lee A religious discourse which is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than…

Spraddle (verb) sprad-dul Spread (one's legs) far apart. Mid 17th century (in the sense ‘sprawl’):…

agflation (noun) ag-flay-shun Rising food prices caused by increased demand for agricultural commodities. Early 21st…