Words Seldom Seen: Toque
Toque Noun: A tall white, pleated hat. Usually worn by chefs. Example: "The chef on the cruise ship usually...
Category: Travel
Words Seldom Seen: Cerumen
Cerumen Noun: A scientific word for what is commonly called earwax. Example: "Earwax — which is not really...
Be Prepared?
If you prepare for old age, old age comes...
Winning
“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” Prime Minister Maggie...
Words Seldom Seen: Malefactor
Malefactor Noun: A person who commits a crime or otherwise upsets the community standards. Example: "Issuing...
Safety First
“The boldest measures are the safest.” Admiral Horatio...
Hunger
Hungry stomachs growl the same...
Words Seldom Seen: Noumenal.
Noumenal Adjective: Real, not imaginary. Example: The noumenal is easier to understand than the...
Deficit Defined
The federal deficit (now nearly two trillion dollars per year) is a tax on the...
Politeness Illustrated
In the United States we would say "Do not enter" or "One Way." In Japan, the worlds most polite nation, they...
