Definition:“Only partly in existence; imperfectly formed” It may look like the in- at the start of inchoate would be the same as the one at the start of words like incomplete … See more

Definitions:“an indication of approved or superior status”; “distinctive and stylish elegance,” respectively Shades of meaning between cachet and panache are often confused. … See more

Definition:“Showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality” In Latin, it was possible to defatigare, or “to tire out,” but only the negative version prefixed with in- survive… See more

Definition:“Surpassing the ordinary or normal” The word canny is rare but not unknown as a word that means “cunning” or “sly.” The only problem is that that’s not the meanin… See more