Cusp (noun)
kusp
a point that marks the beginning of a change. / A sharp or pointed end.
First recorded in 1575–85, from Latin cuspis “a point”
Example sentences
“I feel as though we’re on the cusp of a new, exciting beginning!”
Lovelorn (adj) luv-lawrn Being without love; forsaken by one's lover. First recorded in 1625–35; love + lorn (more…)
Philtre (noun) fil-ter A potion, charm, or drug supposed to cause the person taking it to fall in love, usually with some specific person. First recorded in 1580–90; from French…
Diffident (adj) dif-uh-dent shy; lacking self-confidence. First recorded between 1425–75. From Latin diffīdēns, “mistrusting, despairing.” (more…)
Glom (verb) glom To grab, catch or steal. 1895–1900, Americanism; compare Scots glaum, glam to snatch at, glammis jaws of a vise,related to clam. (more…)
Basketry (noun) bas-ket-ree The art of basket making. Baskets, collectively. First recorded in 1850–55 (more…)
Eyesome (adj) ay-sum pleasant to look at. First recorded in English between 1575–85. (more…)
Churlish (adj) cher-lish Of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl, vulgar./ marked by a lack of civility or graciousness : surly. Before 1000; Middle English cherlish, Old English ceorlisc. (more…)
Claque (noun) clak A group of persons hired to applaud an act or performer. A group of sycophants. First recorded in 1860–65; from French, derivative of claquer “to clap” (more…)
Abrogate (verb) ab-ro-gayt to put aside; put an end to. First used in English between 1520–30. From the Latin abrogātus, “repealed”. (more…)