Category: Words Seldom Seen
Words Seldom Seen: Eschaton
Eschaton Noun: The end of days in theology. Example: “Many cults are specific about the timing of the eschaton whereas most major religions are vague about the event and the timing.”... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Feckless
Feckless Adjective: irresponsible; lacking initiative and/or strength of character. Example: “Her feckless behavior with the water reserves endangered the expedition.”... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Eructation
Eructation Noun: A formal way of saying belch or burp. Example: “An eructation from Napoleon would have been referred to as a burp in a regular soldier.” Photo is of Peter B. illustrating ... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Prevaricate
Prevaricate Verb: Speak or act in an evasive way Example: “he seemed to prevaricate when journalists asked pointed questions” Autumn colors on Cave Creek... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Polymath
Polymath Noun: A person with a very wide breadth of knowledge. Example: “We all agreed that her encyclopedic knowledge made her a polymath.” Photo: Cave Creek, Arizona with a cactus forest... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Scullion
Scullion Noun: a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks, typically washing the pots and pans. Example: “Dad was the designated scullion during the Thanksgiving feast.” Photo is of ... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Gerrymander
Gerrymander Verb: To manipulate the boundaries of an electoral district so as to favor one party or class. Example: “A Gerrymander that favors my side is to be ignored and a gerrymander that fav... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Exogenous
Exogenous Adjective: Caused by or related to external factors. Example: “Exogenous factors caused by the pandemic were blamed on management.” Photo is Usury Mountain from the Salt River si... Read More