luctation (usually uncountable, plural luctations)
Effort to overcome in contest; struggle; endeavour.
Source: Wiktionary
Luc*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. luctatio, fr. luctari to wrestle, strive.]
Definition: Effort to overcome in contest; struggle; endeavor. [R.] Farindon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
4 June 2025
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
