- anadiplosis, noun. Rhetorical repetition at the beginning of a phrase using the word or words with which the previous phrase ended.
- brinkmanship, noun. The art or practice of pushing a dangerous situation or confrontation to the limit of safety. especially to force a desired outcome.
- claustrophobic, adjective. Relating to or suffering from claustrophobia, a fear of narrow or confined spaces.
- dispositive, adjective. Relating to or determining the outcome of a case or decision.
- froyo (also fro-yo), noun. (Informal) Short for frozen yogurt.
- imbroglio, noun. A difficult or intricate situation; an entanglement; a confused heap.
- ignominy, noun. Disgrace; dishonor; public contempt.
- infamy, noun. Extremely bad reputation, public reproach, or strong condemnation as the result of a shameful, criminal, or outrageous act.
- interlocutor, noun. A person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue.
- inveigh, verb. Speak against in an impassioned manner; complain bitterly.
- jaggery, noun. A coarse, dark sugar, especially that which is made from the sap of East Indian palm trees.
- janiform, adjective. Two-faced; resembling the god Janus, having two faces looking in opposite directions (also Janus-faced).
- mellifluous, adjective. Sweetly or smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding; flowing with honey.
- osmosis, noun. A subtle or gradual absorption or mingling; (Science) the diffusion of fluids through membranes or porous partitions.
- palaver, noun. A conference or discussion; a parley or conference between persons of different cultures; idle chatter.
- repatriate, verb. To restore or return to the country of origin, allegiance, or citizenship.
- superfluous, adjective. Being more than is sufficient or required; excessive; overflowing; unnecessary.
- tamalada, noun. A tamale-making get together or party.
- xenophobic, adjective. Suffering from xenophobia, a fear of strangers or foreigners.
“Ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein.” Caveat lector
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Saturday, December 13, 2025
In other words, ana to xeno
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