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Words Seldom Seen: Busking

SimonOctober 3, 20230

Busking Verb: playing music in a public place for voluntary donations. Example: Busking is often against the...

SimonSeptember 26, 20230

Superlative Adjective or Noun: A form that denotes the best. Examples: "The world's oldest human made...

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SimonSeptember 19, 20230

Bast Noun: Strong, woody fibers, such as flax, hemp or jute, obtained from inner bark and used historically in...

SimonSeptember 12, 20232

Hyperbole Noun: Greatly exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. Example 1: "What...

SimonSeptember 5, 20230

Apophasis Noun: A sly debating trick of mentioning something by saying that it shouldn't be...

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SimonAugust 28, 20230

Serendipity Noun: The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. Example:...

SimonAugust 22, 20230

Sojourn Noun: A short stay or visit. Not a permanent move. It implies a pleasurable intent. Can also be used as...

SimonAugust 16, 20230

Kerchief Noun: A square of cloth worn around the neck or on the head. Often used as a portmanteau with neck or...

SimonAugust 8, 20230

Trenchant Adjective: Incisive, vigorous, uncompromising. Usually related to speech or opinion. Example: His...

SimonAugust 4, 20232

Ennui Noun: A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of stimulation. Example: "She...

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