Word origins

• FourierA surname from French.
• orthopedicOf or relating to orthopedics.
• casseroleA dish of glass or earthenware, with a lid, in which food is baked and sometimes served.
• corsairA French privateer, especially from the port of Saint-Malo.
• compassionateHaving, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
• tataA woman's breast.
• erectileCapable of being raised to an upright position.
• brailleA system of writing in which letters and some combinations of letters are represented by raised dots arranged in three or four rows of two dots each and are read by the blind and partially sighted using the fingertips.
• lilacA large shrub of the genus Syringa, especially Syringa vulgaris, bearing white, pale-pink, or purple flowers.
• nationalismA more extreme form of patriotism; the idea of a more extreme support for one's country, people or culture.
• HuronA member of the Wyandot people, a Native American group.
• BiloxiA member of a Native American people formerly inhabiting an area near the coast of the Gulf of Mexico in southeast Mississippi.
• classifyto identify by or divide into classes; to categorize
• mondeA ball-like object, located near the top of a crown, symbolizing the globe.
• billiardA shot in billiards or snooker in which the cue ball strikes two other balls; a carom.
• optimismA tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome.
• CQKnight of the National Order of Quebec
• cadetA student at a military school who is training to be an officer.
• moraleThe mental and emotional state of a person or group, especially their level of confidence, enthusiasm, and loyalty with regard to a function or task.
• persuasionThe act of persuading, or trying to do so; the addressing of arguments to someone with the intention of changing their mind or convincing them of a certain point of view, course of action etc.
• revoltTo rebel, particularly against authority.
• picturesqueResembling or worthy of a picture or painting; having the qualities of a picture or painting; pleasingly beautiful.
• bezelThe sloping edge or face on a cutting tool.
• balladA kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
• palletA bed of loose straw.
• crosseA lacrosse stick.
• carbonateAny salt or ester of carbonic acid.
• AriesSomeone with an Aries star sign.
• JosephinePertaining to Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor.
• moiMe.
• ditTo stop up; block (an opening); close (compare Scots dit).
• mobilizationThe act of mobilizing.
• cabaretLive entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub; the genre of music associated with this form of entertainment, especially in early 20th century Europe.
• pianistA person who plays the piano, particularly with skill or as part of an orchestra.
• endocrineProducing internal secretions that are transported around the body by the bloodstream.
• genieA jinn, a being descended from the jann, normally invisible to the human eye, but who may also appear in animal or human form.
• utilisationThe act of using something.
• chandelierA branched, often ornate, light fixture suspended from a ceiling.
• MarianneThe personification of France, a woman symbolizing liberty and reason and appearing on French coins, stamps, etc., usually depicted in a light flowing robe and wearing a Phrygian cap.
• confinementThe act of confining or the state of being confined.
• GabrielleA female given name from French.
• adeptWell skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient.
• poopTo make a short blast on a horn.
• geologicOf, or relating to geology or a geologic time scale.
• endocrinologyThe study of the endocrine glands of the human body, the hormones produced by them, and their related disorders.
• envoyA diplomatic agent of the second rank, next in status after an ambassador.
• AntoineA male given name from French occasionally borrowed from French, mostly in the U.S.
• accompanimentA part, usually performed by instruments, that gives support or adds to the background in music, or adds for ornamentation; also, the harmony of a figured bass.
• chardonnayA green-skinned grape variety used to make a white wine.
• duvetA quilt or usually flat cloth bag with a filling (traditionally down) and usually an additional washable cover, used instead of blankets; often called a comforter or quilt, especially in US English.
• JuneauA surname from French.
• citadelA strong fortress that sits high above a city.
• melodicOf, relating to, or having melody.
• coincideTo occupy exactly the same space.
• MarseilleThe capital city of Bouches-du-Rhône department, France; the capital city of the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
• mascotSomething thought to bring good luck.
• renterOne who rents property or other goods from another.
• cirqueA Roman circus.
• prolificFertile; producing offspring or fruit in abundance, applied to plants producing fruit, animals producing young, etc.
• aeronauticsThe design, construction, mathematics, and mechanics of aircraft and other flying objects; the study of and control of how aviation works.
• fractalA mathematical set that has a non-integer and constant Hausdorff dimension, corresponding to a geometric figure or object that is self-similar at arbitrarily small scales and thus has infinite complexity.
• rapportA relationship of mutual trust and respect; a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.
• unificationThe act or process of unifying.
• pinotAny of several grape varieties grown in Europe and North America.
• testimonialA statement, especially one given under oath; testimony.
• gazetteerA person who writes for a gazette or newspaper; a journalist; (specifically) a journalist engaged by a government.
• rhinestoneA diamond simulant, strass.
• quadraticSquare-shaped.
• philharmonicAppreciative of music, but especially to its performance; devoted to music.
• neeUsed when giving a former name. Originally known as.
• BeaufortA type of French cheese originally from Beaufort-sur-Doron.
• EiffelA surname from French.
• camouflageA disguise or covering up.
• phenomenalVery remarkable; highly extraordinary; amazing.
• amendsCompensation for an injury or loss; recompense; reparation.
• codeineAn addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and antitussive; often mixed with aspirin etc.
• exonAn officer of the King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard.
• assassinSomeone who intentionally kills a person, especially a professional who kills a public or political figure.
• MichelinA surname from French.
• leyArable land used temporarily for hay or grazing.
• extraitSynonym of parfum (“solvent containing around 15% to 40% aromatic compounds”).
• gynecologyThe study of, or the branch of medicine specializing in, the medical problems of women, especially disorders of the reproductive organs.
• salleA fencing school.
• StrasbourgThe capital city of Bas-Rhin department, France; the capital city of the region of Grand Est; located in the historic region of Alsace, near the border with Germany and at various historical points a part of Germany.
• comedianAn entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.
• rendezvousA meeting or date.
• mediocreNot excellent or outstanding, usually disappointingly so.
• trooperA soldier of private rank in cavalry or armor.
• locomotiveThe power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.
• DominiqueAn American breed of chicken with a rose comb and a heavy plumage of irregularly striped black-and-white feathers.
• BellevilleA surname.
• FIDEThe International Chess Federation.
• chantTo sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music.
• intermediaryThat intermediates.
• carouselA pleasure ride, typically found at amusement parks and fairs and accompanied by music, consisting of a slowly revolving circular platform on which are fixed various seats, frequently shaped like horses or other animals, cars, etc., which may also move up and down; a merry-go-round.
• muralA large painting, usually drawn on a wall.
• interpolationAn abrupt change in elements, with continuation of the first idea.
• JurassicOf or pertaining to the second period of the Mesozoic era, a time still dominated by dinosaurs.
• compulsiveUncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.
• catheterA small tube inserted into a body cavity to administer a drug, create an opening, distend a passageway, or remove fluid.