bromide \BROH-myd\ (noun) - 1 : A compound of bromine and another element or a positive organic radical. 2 : A dose of potassium bromide taken as a sedative. 3 : A dull person with conventional thoughts. 4 : A commonplace ...Read More

interregnum \in-tuhr-REG-nuhm\ (noun) plural interregnums \-nuhmz\ or interregna \-nuh\ - 1 : The interval between two reigns; any period when a state is left without a ruler. 2 : A period of freedom from authority or ...Read More

cudgel \KUH-juhl\ (noun) - A short heavy stick used as a weapon; a club.

(transitive verb) - To beat with or as if with a cudgel.

"Whatever had been making her dogs uneasy, she'd have to handle it on her own. Rosie Bowe ...Read More

incarnadine \in-KAR-nuh-dyn\ (adjective, verb) - 1 : Having a fleshy pink color. 2 : Red; blood-red.

(transitive verb) - To make red or crimson.

"Will all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood
Clean from my hand? ...Read More

extemporaneous \ek-stem-puh-RAY-nee-us\ (adjective) - 1 : Composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment, or without previous study; unpremeditated; impromptu. 2: Prepared beforehand but delivered without notes ...Read More

foofaraw \FOO-fuh-raw\ (noun) - 1 : Excessive or flashy ornamentation or decoration. 2 : A fuss over a matter of little importance.

"As usual, with all cooperation with Tom Lea, Art becomes a 'taking away' process rather ...Read More