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This thread is for peculiar and lesser-known terms that will certainly enrich our limited vocabulary.
If you want to be familiar with weird-sounding terms, the use of which might "impress" other people, just click this thread and read on.
Term for the Day, November 18, 2018 is...
KITSCH
Meaning:
noun
1.
art, objects, or design considered to be in poor taste because of excessive garishness or sentimentality, but sometimes appreciated in an ironic or knowing way.
adjective
1.
considered to be in poor taste but appreciated in an ironic or knowing way.
Used in a Sentence:
Fusions make a delicacy "kitsch" to the snobbier picky-eaters.
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Pinions
Noun
" The outer flight feathers of a bird "
Example : Hummingbirds ( the humble champions, keystone species )
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Stinkin winkin pinkin
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ANTECEDE
verb
When one event antecedes another, it comes first. In an election year, party primaries typically antecede the general election.
You can use the verb antecede to mean "come before" or "occur earlier." A more common word with the same meaning is "precede."
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EGREGIOUS
adjective
outstandingly bad; shocking.
"egregious abuses of copyright"
synonyms: shocking, appalling, terrible, awful, horrendous, frightful, atrocious, abominable, abhorrent, outrageous
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Posted by firebunny
ANTECEDE
verb
When one event antecedes another, it comes first. In an election year, party primaries typically antecede the general election.
You can use the verb antecede to mean "come before" or "occur earlier." A more common word with the same meaning is "precede."
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yeah antecede was pretty epic
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all this time I thought it was something you use to kill ants
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Absquatulate
Verb
/abˈskwäCHəˌlāt/
HUMOROUS•NORTH AMERICAN
leave abruptly.
"some overthrown dictator who had absquatulated to the U.S.A."
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What's the term for "blended to perfection"?
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Absquatulate
Verb
/abˈskwäCHəˌlāt/
HUMOROUS•NORTH AMERICAN
leave abruptly.
"some overthrown dictator who had absquatulated to the U.S.A."
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Posted by ACsquarepluto
Posted by firebunny
What's the term for "blended to perfection"?
Homogenized?
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That's the synonym for "blended" but there's this thing called "just the right blend". Signed Up:
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you are going too far bunnny
knowledge is dangerous
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I always forget the meaning of this term...
lack·a·dai·si·cal
/ˌlakəˈdāzək(ə)l/Submit
adjective
lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.
"a lackadaisical defense left the Spurs adrift in the second half"
synonyms: lethargic, apathetic, listless, sluggish, spiritless, passionless
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This too...
sheep·ish·ly
adverb
in an embarrassed manner due to shame or a lack of self-confidence.
"I smiled sheepishly, my face instantly flushing"
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Posted by AneemA09
Posted by firebunny
What's the term for "blended to perfection"?
Uranian.
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why Uranian?
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^^LOL
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This is different from "proud." While "proud" has a good and acceptable connotation, this one has bad:
PRIDEFUL
adj
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy. “walked with a prideful swagger”
Synonyms: disdainful, haughty, imperious, lordly, overbearing, sniffy, supercilious, swaggering proud.
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As asked by Aneema...
me·tic·u·lous
adjective
showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
"he had always been so meticulous about his appearance"
synonyms: careful, conscientious, diligent, scrupulous, punctilious, painstaking, accurate
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Word of the Day, November 23, 2018
char·la·tan
/ˈSHärlədən,ˈSHärlətn/Submit
noun
a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud.
used in a sentence
"Dressed in robes, Supreme Court justices are in reality a bunch of charlatans who abuse their powers to antagonize the entire country."
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alacrity
a·lac·ri·ty
/əˈlakrədē/
noun
brisk and cheerful readiness.
"she accepted the invitation with alacrity"
synonyms: eagerness, willingness, readiness; enthusiasm, ardor, avidity, fervor, keenness; promptness, haste, swiftness, dispatch, speed
"we want to move with alacrity, and put a stop to improper conduct while it’s still going on"
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Favorite Word Ever:
saudade
sau·da·de
European Portuguese: [sɐwˈðaðɨ], Brazilian Portuguese: [sawˈdadi] or [sawˈdadʒi], Galician: [sawˈðaðe]
noun: saudade; plural noun: saudades
A feeling of longing, melancholy, or nostalgia that is supposedly characteristic of the Portuguese or Brazilian temperament.
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Posted by UrsaMediocre
Favorite Word Ever:
saudade
sau·da·de
European Portuguese: [sɐwˈðaðɨ], Brazilian Portuguese: [sawˈdadi] or [sawˈdadʒi], Galician: [sawˈðaðe]
noun: saudade; plural noun: saudades
A feeling of longing, melancholy, or nostalgia that is supposedly characteristic of the Portuguese or Brazilian temperament.
Wow. I love it. Thanks! Signed Up:
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Word of the Day, November 26, 2018...
im·per·vi·ous
adjective
not allowing fluid to pass through.
"an impervious layer of basaltic clay"
synonyms: impermeable, impenetrable, impregnable, waterproof, watertight, water-resistant, repellent; More
unable to be affected by.
"he worked, apparently impervious to the heat"
synonyms: unaffected by, untouched by, immune to, invulnerable to, insusceptible to, resistant to, indifferent to, heedless of, insensible to, unconscious of, oblivious to; proof against
"he seemed impervious to the chill wind"
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alacrity
a·lac·ri·ty
/əˈlakrədē/
noun
brisk and cheerful readiness.
"she accepted the invitation with alacrity"
synonyms: eagerness, willingness, readiness; enthusiasm, ardor, avidity, fervor, keenness; promptness, haste, swiftness, dispatch, speed
"we want to move with alacrity, and put a stop to improper conduct while it’s still going on"
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Bout to go into water sign territory...
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boor·ish
adjective
rough and bad-mannered; coarse.
"boorish behavior"
synonyms: coarse, uncouth, rude, ill-bred, ill-mannered, uncivilized, unrefined, rough, thuggish, loutish, oafish, lubberly, lumpen
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boor·ish
adjective
rough and bad-mannered; coarse.
"boorish behavior"
synonyms: coarse, uncouth, rude, ill-bred, ill-mannered, uncivilized, unrefined, rough, thuggish, loutish, oafish, lubberly, lumpen
I find myself using 'boorish' and 'uncouth' pretty often actually, probably because I deal with a coworker who calls older people "sweetie" & "honey" and I find it improper & almost condescending.Signed Up:
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Posted by UrsaMediocre
Posted by firebunny
boor·ish
adjective
rough and bad-mannered; coarse.
"boorish behavior"
synonyms: coarse, uncouth, rude, ill-bred, ill-mannered, uncivilized, unrefined, rough, thuggish, loutish, oafish, lubberly, lumpen
I find myself using 'boorish' and 'uncouth' pretty often actually, probably because I deal with a coworker who calls older people "sweetie" & "honey" and I find it improper & almost condescending.
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lol why do you find it condescending?
speaking of which, the term has two noun versions:
1. condescension
2. condescendence
The latter could also mean "a list or specification of particulars." Signed Up:
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Posted by UrsaMediocre
Posted by firebunny
boor·ish
adjective
rough and bad-mannered; coarse.
"boorish behavior"
synonyms: coarse, uncouth, rude, ill-bred, ill-mannered, uncivilized, unrefined, rough, thuggish, loutish, oafish, lubberly, lumpen
I find myself using 'boorish' and 'uncouth' pretty often actually, probably because I deal with a coworker who calls older people "sweetie" & "honey" and I find it improper & almost condescending.
lol why do you find it condescending?
speaking of which, the term has two noun versions:
1. condescension
2. condescendence
The latter could also mean "a list or specification of particulars."
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Well, it's all about context, but anytime I hear someone call someone else 'sweetie', it's as if they are talking down to them since it's a term usually reserved when speaking to children.Signed Up:
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Posted by UrsaMediocre
Posted by firebunny
Posted by UrsaMediocre
Posted by firebunny
boor·ish
adjective
rough and bad-mannered; coarse.
"boorish behavior"
synonyms: coarse, uncouth, rude, ill-bred, ill-mannered, uncivilized, unrefined, rough, thuggish, loutish, oafish, lubberly, lumpen
I find myself using 'boorish' and 'uncouth' pretty often actually, probably because I deal with a coworker who calls older people "sweetie" & "honey" and I find it improper & almost condescending.
lol why do you find it condescending?
speaking of which, the term has two noun versions:
1. condescension
2. condescendence
The latter could also mean "a list or specification of particulars."
Well, it's all about context, but anytime I hear someone call someone else 'sweetie', it's as if they are talking down to them since it's a term usually reserved when speaking to children.
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maybe it's the manner by which it's said or the fact that only older people are called that way, indicating some kind of prejudice/bias... but i don't know maybe she's just being nice. what's her facial expression when she does this?Signed Up:
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odometer:
a device used to measure the potency of a smell
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abscombulate verb:
to walk stealthily like a crab in order to avoid a person or a situation.
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Posted by firebunny
Posted by UrsaMediocre
Posted by firebunny
boor·ish
adjective
rough and bad-mannered; coarse.
"boorish behavior"
synonyms: coarse, uncouth, rude, ill-bred, ill-mannered, uncivilized, unrefined, rough, thuggish, loutish, oafish, lubberly, lumpen
I find myself using 'boorish' and 'uncouth' pretty often actually, probably because I deal with a coworker who calls older people "sweetie" & "honey" and I find it improper & almost condescending.
lol why do you find it condescending?
speaking of which, the term has two noun versions:
1. condescension
2. condescendence
The latter could also mean "a list or specification of particulars."
Well, it's all about context, but anytime I hear someone call someone else 'sweetie', it's as if they are talking down to them since it's a term usually reserved when speaking to children.
maybe it's the manner by which it's said or the fact that only older people are called that way, indicating some kind of prejudice/bias... but i don't know maybe she's just being nice. what's her facial expression when she does this?
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TBH, I started to give her the benefit of the doubt since she's not a native English speaker so she may not grasp particular nuances of diction, but then again, I know plenty of non-native speakers who know better than to speak without mindful respect. The way I had to explain it to her was, "This is a boutique: a place of luxury. Please speak to everyone with an honorific & formal tone, like 'usted/ustedes'."Signed Up:
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Word of the Day, December 14, 2018...
avert
verb
1. turn away (one's eyes or thoughts).
"she averted her eyes during the more violent scenes"
synonyms: turn aside, turn away
"she averted her head"
2. prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence).
"talks failed to avert a rail strike"
synonyms: prevent, avoid, stave off, ward off, forestall, preclude
"an attempt to avert political chaos"
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Word of the Day, December 28, 2018...
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Enigma
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Irregardless
adjective & adverb
haha jk
hahahahahah lol
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I also like the word Dimples.
Especially when it’s spelled with a z, like dimplez. It’s spunky
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Word of the Day, January 17, 2019
SCHADENFREUDE
noun
1. malicious joy
2. a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction when something bad happens to someone else
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Word of the Day, January 17, 2019
SCHADENFREUDE
noun
1. malicious joy
2. a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction when something bad happens to someone else
@_@
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Tartle
tart-uhl
verb
To hesitate in recognizing a person or thing, as happens when you are introduced to someone whose name you cannot recall.
“I can’t believe it, I went to introduce my boss to my wife and I completely tartled.”
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I always mistake this for a motorcycle driver but it actually means something else...
mo·tor·ist
/ˈmōdərəst/
noun
the driver of an automobile.
Also, take note of the pronunciation. Interesting? Signed Up:
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Tartle
tart-uhl
verb
To hesitate in recognizing a person or thing, as happens when you are introduced to someone whose name you cannot recall.
“I can’t believe it, I went to introduce my boss to my wife and I completely tartled.”
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Word of the Day, January 30, 2019
rash
adjective
displaying or proceeding from a lack of careful consideration of the possible consequences of an action.
"it would be extremely rash to make such an assumption"
synonyms: reckless, impetuous, impulsive, hasty, overhasty, foolhardy, incautious, precipitate, precipitous, premature, careless, heedless, thoughtless, imprudent, foolish, headstrong, adventurous, overadventurous, hotheaded, daredevil, devil-may-care, overbold, audacious, indiscreet
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so it's not "rush decision" but "rash" decision...
take note...
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Word of the Day, February 12, 2019
ZEITGEIST
Did You Know?
Scholars have long maintained that each era has a unique spirit, a nature or climate that sets it apart from all other epochs. In German, such a spirit is known as "Zeitgeist," from the German words Zeit, meaning "time," and Geist, meaning "spirit" or "ghost." Some writers and artists assert that the true zeitgeist of an era cannot be known until it is over, and several have declared that only artists or philosophers can adequately explain it. We don’t know if that’s true, but we do know that "zeitgeist" has been a useful addition to the English language since at least 1835.