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Friday, February 14, 2020

In other words, a to z genic

  • allergenic, adjective. Relating to or having the effect of an allergen.
  • apaugasma, noun. Something that shines with or reflects a brilliant light; radiance, splendid brightness.
  • boojum, noun. An object of pursuit which proves to be illusory or impossible to attain, or which brings negative consequences when attained.
  • downtick, noun. A slight downward trend; a small decrease or decline in price, level, or number.
  • mediagenic, adjective. Tending to convey a favorable impression when reported by the media, especially by radio or television.
  • peacocking, noun. The action of strutting or posing ostentatiously, in the manner of a peacock; ostentatious, extravagant, or conceited behaviour.
  • photogenic, adjective. Of a person or thing: that comes across well in photographs or on film; that provides an interesting or attractive subject for photography or filmography.
  • telegenic, adjective. Of a person or thing: that comes across well on television; that provides an interesting or attractive subject for television.
  • zoogenic, adjective. Produced or caused by animals; pertaining or related to animal development.

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