Intenerate (verb)
in-ten-er-ayt
To make soft or tender; soften
First recorded in 1585–95. Combines in- + the Latin root tener, from which we also get tender, + -ate.
Example sentences
“Words of praise and encouragement can intenerate a stubborn heart.”

Soigné (adj) swahn-yay Carefully or elegantly done, operated, or designed First recorded in 1915–20. Borrowed directly from French; originally from soin, meaning “care.” (more…)