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To "prorogue" means to delay or postpone something, often used in the context of formal meetings or governments. It originates from the Latin "prorogare," meaning "to prolong or defer." When you're feeling a little extra time pressure, consider proroguing your tasks!
"Askance" is the perfect word to describe how a look is given with suspicion or doubt (think: sideways glance). The word, first recorded in the 1500s, has unknown origins. Next time you're not sure about something, just look at it askance!
