English Words With Foreign Origin Word Search — Hard

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English Words With Foreign Origin word list, defined

COUP /kuː/ — British and standard US pronunciation; in American English a variant /kuːp/ is also widely heard. · noun
A coup is a sudden, successful stroke or action that brings off a desired result against difficulty or opposition; in its best-known sense it denotes the violent overthrow of a government by a small group, typically military leaders. Related: overthrow, takeover, putsch, uprising.
MAL /mɔːl/ · verb
To spoil or ruin something, especially by making it look or seem worse than it is. To make something less good or less enjoyable. Related: ruin, spoil, mar, damage.
CHIC /ʃiːk/ · adjective
Elegantly and stylishly fashionable; attractively smart or sophisticated in dress, design, or manner. Related: stylish, elegant, fashionable, sleek.
ELAN /eɪˈlɑːn/ (British), /eɪˈlɑːn/ or /eɪˈlæn/ (US) · noun
Vigorous, enthusiastic, and distinctive style or energy; flair. A combination of confidence, spirit, and stylishness in one's manner or performance. Related: flair, verve, panache, style.
NON /nɒn/ · adverb, prefix
Used to indicate the absence of something; not. Related: not, no, none, neither.
HUE /hjuː/ · noun
A color or a shade of color; a particular quality or character of a color. A feeling or mood conveyed by a particular color or combination of colors. Related: color, shade, tone, hue.
BIEN /bjæ̃/ · noun (borrowed from French)
In English, "bien" appears only as a borrowing from French, meaning a good, advantage, or material possession; it survives chiefly in fixed phrases such as "bien entendu" and "bien-être". Related: good, benefit, advantage, welfare.
FEZ /fɛz/ · noun
A flat-topped, cone-shaped or cylindrical brimless hat, typically made of red felt and often finished with a black tassel hanging from the crown. Related: tarboosh, hat, cap, headgear.

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