Some Words

--cryptography n. Secret writing.

--nosology n. A classification or list of diseases.

--saxa loquuntur (Latin) The stones speak.

--spiky adj. Easily offended or annoyed.

--oubliette n. A secret dungeon with an opening in the ceiling.

--jabberwock n. Nonsensical or wildly incoherent speech or writing.

--disaffection n. The absence of affection or goodwill; estrangement.

--cause celebre n. Any controversy that attracts much public attention, as a celebrated legal case or trial.

--gastronome n. A connoisseur of good food; gourmet; epicure.

--cheugy adj. (Slang) Uncool; trying too hard to be trendy.

--shift n. 6. a. A straight, loose-fitting dress worn with or without a belt. b. A woman's chemise or slip.

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