extemporaneous, impromptu – Extemporaneous means “prepared in advance and carried out with few or no notes,” while impromptu means “totally unprepared, performed on the spur of the moment”—but this distinction has been all but lost. More…
moment, momentum – Latin momentum, from movere, “move,” and -mentum, is the source of moment and momentum, which first meant “moving power.” More…
moment of truth – A translation of a Spanish expression referring to the time of the final sword thrust in a bullfight. More…
momentarily, presently – Momentarily means “in a moment”; presently means “soon” or “shortly.” More…