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Saturday, April 02, 2022

In other words, a to v

  • aquamation, noun. (scientific name - Alkaline Hydrolysis) A process for the disposition of a dead body using water, lye, and heat, as an alternative to burial or cremation.
  • apogee, noun. The point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth; the farthest or highest point.
  • axiopistos, adjective. (Greek αξιόπιστος) In reference to the Bible, trustworthy.
  • cuddy wifter, noun. A left-handed person.
  • dowager, noun. A widow holding property or a title from her deceased husband; a dignified elderly woman.
  • fatuous, adjective. Foolish; silly and pointless.
  • fawn, verb. To court favor by a cringing or flattering manner.
  • feckless, adjective. Lacking initiative or strength of character; careless, irresponsible.
  • glossator, noun. Aa person who writes glosses; glossarist; one of the medieval interpreters of the Roman and canon laws.
  • grifter, noun. A person who engages in petty or small-scale swindling.
  • incivility, noun. Rude or unsociable speech or behavior.
  • interrobang, noun. A nonstandard punctuation mark (‽), combining a question mark and exclamation point, used to indicate a question expressed in an exclamatory manner.
  • inveigle, verb. To win over by wiles; to acquire by ingenuity or flattery.
  • luminary, noun. A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere; a natural light-giving body, especially the sun or moon.
  • netizen, noun. An active participant in the online community of the Internet.
  • oligarchy, noun. A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution; a country governed by an oligarchy; government by an oligarchy.
  • oligopoly, noun. A state of limited competition, in which a market is shared by a small number of producers or sellers.
  • onomastics, noun. The study of the history and origin of proper names, especially personal names.
  • perigee, noun. The point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth.
  • posh, adjective. Elegant or stylishly luxurious.
  • proscribe, verb. Forbid, especially by law; denounce or condemn.
  • sophister, noun. A specious, unsound, or fallacious reasoner.
  • subliminal, adjective. (of a stimulus or mental process) Below the threshold of sensation or consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.
  • sublunary, adjective. Of, relating to, or characteristic of the terrestrial world; belonging to this world as contrasted with a better or more spiritual one.
  • superbia, noun. The Latin word for “pride.”
  • tone-deaf, adjective. Unable to perceive differences of musical pitch accurately; having or showing an obtuse insensitivity or lack of perception particularly in matters of public sentiment, opinion, or taste.
  • toyetic, adjective. Of a film, television program, cartoon character, or the like: that lends itself to the marketing of related merchandise, such as toys, games, costumes, etc.
  • voluminous, adjective. Of great size, quantity, volume, or extent; (of clothing or drapery) loose and ample; (of writing) very lengthy and full.

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