Divisive – (adjective) causing disagreement or hostility between people. Picture: telegraph.co.uk

Brexit – (noun) the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. Picture: bbc.com

Shebeen – (noun) An unlicensed or illegally operated drinking establishment, especially in Ireland, Scotland or South Africa. Picture: 123RF.com

Floriferous – (adjective) of a plant: producing or capable of producing flowers, especially in abundance. Picture: The Daily South, Southern Living.

Sibilant – (adjective) making a hissing sound, a speech sound made with a hissing effect. Picture: activityvillage.co.uk

Pragmatic – (adjective) dealing with things in a practical and sensible way. Picture: fergusonvalues.com

Galling – (adjective) markedly irritating or vexing; deeply mortifying. Picture: doyouwanttohearmore.blogspot.com

Jilt – (verb) to break off a romantic relationship with somebody suddenly. Picture: mirror.co.uk

Squirearchy – (noun) the gentry or landed-proprietor class. Picture: photobucket.com

Farinaceous – (adjective) containing or rich in starch; starchy or having a mealy texture or surface. Picture: ramoschem.pbworks.com