Words Seldom Seen – Page 30

Words Seldom Seen: Dissolute

SimonAugust 6, 20190

Dissolute Adjective: Lax in morals, decadent Example: "Most of the country thinks that the denizens in the capital...

SimonJuly 10, 20191

Gnostic Adjective: Relating to knowledge, especially esoteric mystical knowledge. Example: There are no gnostics...

SimonJuly 3, 20192

Non Sequitur Noun: a conclusion or reply that doesn't follow logically from the previous statement. Often used for...

SimonJune 26, 20190

Gloaming Noun: Twilight or Dusk Example: The river was still and dark in the...

SimonJune 19, 20190

Austenitic Adjective: Having the properties of Austenite a type of Stainless Steel that is not magnetic and has a...

SimonJune 12, 20190

Portmanteau Noun: A word blending the sounds and combining the meanings of two others. This is a very useful...

SimonJune 5, 20190

Synoptic Adjective: Affording a general view of a subject. Example: "The Cactus Garden at the Huntington gives a...

SimonMay 29, 20190

Titillate Verb: to stimulate or excite someone in a positive way. Often has a sexual connotation. Example: "The...

SimonMay 22, 20190

Penultimate Adjective: Last but one in a series of things; second to last. Example: Thomas is the penultimate...

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SimonMay 15, 20190

Sanguinarian Noun: A person who is optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation....

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