Category: Words Seldom Seen
Words Seldom Seen: Tempus Fugit
Tempus Fugit Exclamation: A Latin Phrase translated as “Time flies.” Example: “Tempus fugit when you’re having fun…. or not.”... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Dissolute
Dissolute Adjective: A person lax in morals. One who is decadent or intemperate. Example: “Former President Trump is dissolute.” In fact his picture may appear in the dictionary definition... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Hagiography
Hagiography Noun: A biography of a saint. It has become a derogatory term when used to demean a biography. Example: “The new biography of Robert E Lee is really a hagiography. It dwells on his p... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Panzanella
Panzanella Noun: a type of Tuscan salad made with anchovies, basil, chopped salad vegetables, and bread soaked in dressing. Example: “A good panzanella is one of my favorite foods.”... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Neurasthenic
Neurasthenic Noun: an ill-defined medical condition characterized by lassitude, fatigue, headache, and irritability, associated chiefly with emotional disturbance. Example: “After multiple tests... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Palimpsest
Palimpsest Noun: A manuscript that has been written over a previously written and erased document. Example: When paper was expensive a palimpsest was often used instead of a new piece of parchment.... Read More
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