Category: Words Seldom Seen
Words Seldom Seen: Savant
Savant Noun: A learned person, especially one who grasps advanced concepts quickly. Example: “Nicolas Tesla was an electrical savant.”... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Periwig
Periwig Noun: A highly stylized form of wig that was at various times in history fashionable. Example: “The Barrister had to find his periwig before he could appear at court.”... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Pathos
Pathos Noun: A quality that evokes pity or sadness Example: Cats are often used on Facebook to evoke pathos.... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Oeuvre
Oeuvre Noun: The collected works of an artist, composer or author. Example: “Her oeurve was small but varied.” The painting is Blue Boy and it is hanging in the Main Gallery at the Hunting... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Discursive
Discursive Adjective: Rambling or digressing. Not staying on subject. Example: “The content of SimonBurrow.com is discursive.” And I am okay with that. Photo is of fruit grown by Lilli dur... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Ad Hominem
Ad Hominem Adjective, An attack or criticism directed against a person or organization rather than the positions they hold. Example: ““Just look at that face! How could anyone vote for that?... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Sawubona
Sawubona Noun: A Zulu term means, “I see you.” Not just your face, of course, but your hopes, your dreams, where you came from and where you’re going. Pronounced: sow:’bɔh:nah Example: &#... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Mot Juste
Mot juste Mot juste, noun: The exact or appropriate word or words. It is a French phrase sometimes used in English to signal literacy and that you have found the perfect word. Example: “Train wr... Read More