cogitate \ KOJ-uh-tayt \ (intransitive verb) - 1 : To think deeply or intently; to ponder; to meditate. 2 : To think about; to ponder on; to meditate upon; to plan or plot.

"As she waited in the prison anteroom to be ...Read More

collegial \ kuh-LEE-jee-uhl; -juhl \ (adjective) - 1 : Characterized by or having authority or responsibility shared equally by each of a group of colleagues. 2 : Characterized by equal sharing of authority especially by ...Read More

excursus \ ik-SKUR-sus \ (noun) - 1 : A dissertation that is appended to a work and that contains a more extended exposition of some important point or topic. 2 : A digression.

"Sometimes, however, Mr. Honan's historical ...Read More

roborant \ ROB-uh-ruhnt \ (adjective, noun) - Strengthening; restoring vigor.

(noun) - A strengthening medicine; a tonic; a restorative.

"That day, I felt the need of a roborant after my ghost-ridden night, and I ...Read More

animadversion \ an-uh-mad-VUHR-zhuhn \ (noun) - 1 : Harsh criticism or disapproval. 2 : Remarks by way of criticism and usually of censure -- often used with 'on'.

"It is unfortunate, therefore, that Stephen Holmes mars ...Read More

profligate \ PROF-luh-guht; -gayt \ (adjective) - 1 : Openly and shamelessly immoral; dissipated; dissolute. 2 : Recklessly wasteful.

(noun) - A profligate person.

"Both Curtiss and Feldmar agreed that after the birth ...Read More