Pusillanimous
Pusillanimous is an adjective that’s used to describe someone who’s lacking in courage. More specifically, it’s a term that’s well suited to a person acting cowardly or chicken. If you’ve […]
Ineluctable
Ineluctable is a seldom used adjective that conveys the inability of something to be avoided or escaped. In the family tree of words, it’s the less popular cousin of ‘inevitable’ who […]
Obstreperous
Obstreperous is a beastly sounding adjective that possesses an equally beastly meaning. Primarily, it is used to describe somebody who is noisy and difficult to control, though this can also apply […]
Vacuity
Vacuity is a noun primarily used to signify an empty space, or a lack or absence of something. However, there are several different contexts it can be used in, making it possible for both an empty […]
Punctuation Graveyard: The Hedera
Today in Punctuation Graveyard, we resurrect the curious mark known as the hedera. What exactly is the hedera, and why was it used? The hedera is a lovely piece of […]
Hornswoggle
Despite what you might think, hornswoggle isn’t a made-up word or some fictional magic spell − in fact, it’s a bizarre sounding verb with uncertain origins dating back to the […]
The Difference Between ‘Compliment’ and ‘Complement’
Ever wondered what the difference between ‘compliment’ and ‘complement’ is? Wonder no more! Read this and hopefully afterwards you’ll be complimenting this article for complementing your knowledge! A common word confusion I encounter […]
Perfidious
Here’s a beautiful word with an ugly meaning. Perfidious is an adjective used to describe someone who possesses a deceitful and untrustworthy nature. Despite the flowing syllables which roll off the tongue so […]
Perspicacious
Perspicacious is an adjective that can seem overwhelming at first glance. But despite its impressive length, its meaning is actually quite easy to grasp. The word is used to describe […]
Why You Shouldn’t Judge a Book by its Cover
Imagine you’re in a book shop. You see a recent best seller sitting on the shelf, calling to you. An intriguing title, a nice image on the front; whatever the […]
The Difference Between ‘Electrocuted’ and ‘Shocked’
The truly shocking reason why ‘electrocuted’ and ‘shocked’ are not as synonymous as you may think. While many believe that ‘electrocuted’ and ‘shocked’ describe the same experience, this isn’t always the […]
Site Relaunch
It’s the news that nobody’s been waiting for: The Wordict is being relaunched! After a temporary hiatus, The Wordict is back and better than ever. Along with the usual definitions […]
Salubrious
Salubrious is an adjective that describes something which promotes health and well-being. Anything that is wholesome and beneficial to one’s health can be called salubrious, with healthy food, clean air, […]
Stertorously
Stertorously is an adverb that describes the action of someone who is snoring or gasping heavily. This is often a noisy act, disruptive to those around the source of the […]
Malodorous
Malodorous is an adjective which is used to describe a smell or odour that is particularly unpleasant or offensive. Anything that gives off a stench and reeks putridly, such as […]
