Category: Words Seldom Seen
Words Seldom Seen: Allusion
Allusion Noun: An indirect or passing reference. An expression meant to call something to mind without explicitly mentioning it. Example: “The red haired one should never hold office again.̶... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Zeitgeist
Zeitgeist Noun: The defining mood or spirit of an era. Example: “The American Flag captures the Zeitgeist of our saber rattling moment with Russia about Ukraine.”... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Forte
Forte Noun: A thing at which one excels. Pronounced with a silent e as in “fort”. In music forte means “play loudly” and is pronounced for Tay. Example: “Her forte was or... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Boreal
Boreal Adjective: Of the north, usually related to forests. Example: “The boreal forest in the Mongol territory was made up of Birch, Poplar and Conifer trees.”... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Hegemon
Hegemon Noun: A Hegemon is a state that has political, economic, and military predominance over other states. Example: “Since WWII the United States has been the worlds undisputed hegemon.”... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Piquant
Piquant Adjective: Pleasingly sharp. Usually referring to a taste or an idea. Example: “The piquant odor of the stew made me salivate.” Special thanks to Steve G. for this word and to Bob ... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Casus Belli
Casus Belli Noun: “An act or situation provoking or justifying war.” Example: “Putin is looking for a plausible casus belli to justify a full scale invasion of Ukraine.”... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Somnambulant
Somnambulant Adjective: Resembling or characteristic of a sleepwalker; sluggish. Example: “After a long day of hiking Simon was walking in a somnambulent haze.”... Read More