vernacular: the plain variety of language in everyday use.
vernacular: the plain variety of language in everyday use.
Kyrgyzstan faces ethnic violence; Afghanistan and Pakistan face constant troubles. Why do so many countries end in –stan? : Here's the answer.
juggernaut: any large, overpowering, destructive force.
Oboe -- a woodwind instrument having a conical, tubular body and a double-reed mouthpiece. For pronunciation, other definitions, and more, click here.
Ort: Usually, orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. For pronunciation, other definitions, and more, click here.
noctivagant: pertaining to wandering at night.
noctivagant: pertaining to wandering at night.
