Legatee Noun: A person or entity that receives an inheritance (legacy). Slightly different than an heir in that a legatee does not have to be a relative. whereas an heir is a relative. Example: “...Read More
Autarky Noun: A political entity that is completely economically independent. Example: “President Trump believes that the United States could operate as an autarky.” He is wrong....Read More
Cogitation Noun: The act of thinking deeply about something. Synonym: Contemplation Example: “Cows rarely cogitate.” Photo credit: Rogers Canyon before the wilderness ...Read More
Censer Noun: A container in which incense is burned. Typically during a religious ceremony. Example: “The censer made the ceremony seem ancient and important. Not to be confused with censor. As ...Read More
termagant Noun: A violent, turbulent or brawling woman. A shrew. Example: His girlfriend was a termagent who made his life hell. Source: Dictionary.com Note: if you capitalize Termagant you are refe...Read More
Deracination Verb: To pull up by the roots, to isolate or alienate. Example: The Indian Schools in the USA were an intentional instrument of deracination. Source: Dictionary.com...Read More
“Terminological Inexactitude” An erudite way of saying “Liar.” A phrase used by Winston Churchill during a parliamentary speech in 1905 days after he had been admonished by the...Read More
Sherd Noun: A broken piece of pottery, typically with dulled edges as from an archeology site. Not to be mistaken for a Shard which is typically a piece of broken glass with sharp edges. Example: R...Read More