- alpha, noun. The 1st letter of the Greek alphabet; something that is first (e.g., the first version of a product); a socially dominant person or animal.
- barnstorm, verb. (Originally) To travel rapidly around within an area, often as part of a travelling company, giving performances, esp. in rural or makeshift venues; (also) to make a rapid tour of an area as part of a political campaign.
- bivalent, adjective. (Biology) Associated in pairs.
- catena, noun. A chain or connected series, especially of extracts from the writings of the fathers of the Christian church.
- collabo, verb. (intransitive) Especially of musicians: to collaborate; to work together with another or others, or on a project. (formed within English, by shortening).
- fellowship, noun. The condition or relation of being a fellow; friendly relationship; companionship; communion.
- followship, noun. The practice of doing what other people suggest, rather than taking the lead.
- gin up, verb. (phrasal verb of gin) To arouse or intensify strong feelings in someone; generate or increase something, especially by dubious or dishonest means.
- grist, noun. Grain that is ground to make flour; useful material, especially to back up an argument.
- leadership, noun. The position or function of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group; ability to lead; the leaders of a group.
- lip-sync, verb. To mouth or mime the words of (a song, a piece of dialogue, etc.) along with an accompanying soundtrack or other recording such that the two are exactly matched.
- lubricate, verb. To apply a lubricant to or to make slippery; to facilitate or make easier.
- lucubrate, verb. To work, write, or study laboriously, especially at night.
- mondialization, noun. Globalization; the increase of contact between countries, cultures, etc.
- neurodivergent, adjective. Differing in mental or neurological function from what is considered typical or normal; not neurotypical (q.v.).
- neurotypical, adjective. Not displaying or characterized by autistic or other neurologically atypical patterns of thought or behavior. Cf. neurodivergent.
- patina, noun. A film or incrustation, usually green, produced by oxidation on the surface of old bronze and often esteemed as being of ornamental value; a similar film or coloring appearing gradually on some other substance.
- pettifog, verb. To bicker or quibble over trifles or unimportant matters.
- risible, adjective. Relating to laughter or used in eliciting laughter; eliciting laughter; ludicrous.
- warren, noun. An area where rabbits live in burrows; a colony of rabbits.
- zilch, verb. To defeat an opponent (in a game or match) such that their final score is zero.
“Ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein.” Caveat lector
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