Ever heard someone waffle on an answer during a debate? There is an elegant word for that, and it is called “tergiversate.” It may be a mouthful of syllables, but its meaning can be as evasive as the ...

What makes some knowledge feel sacred, or even forbidden? If you’re wondering how some truths, ideas and symbols reserved for a select set of people get to that point — look no further than the word ...

Donald Trump's presidency has come with several acronyms. MAGA, of course, stands for "Make America Great Again," which is occasionally altered for other initiatives like "Make America Healthy Again," ...