Words Seldom Seen – Page 32

Words Seldom Seen: Emollient

SimonFebruary 21, 20190

Emollient Noun: a preparation that softens the skin. Example: "She used a creme with an emollient to manage her...

Politics

SimonFebruary 14, 20190

Unregenerate Adjective: not reforming or showing repentance; obstinately wrong or bad. Example: He was an...

Hiking

SimonFebruary 7, 20190

Gulch Noun: A narrow steep sided ravine or valley. Example: "The gulch was easier to cross than the canyon." The...

SimonFebruary 1, 20190

Concatenation Noun: A series of serially linked events. Example: "A concatenation of events lead to the start of...

SimonJanuary 24, 20190

Legatee Noun: A person or entity that receives an inheritance (legacy). Slightly different than an heir in that a...

Politics

SimonJanuary 17, 20190

Autarky Noun: A political entity that is completely economically independent. Example: "President Trump believes...

Simon Says

SimonJanuary 10, 20190

Hegemon Noun: A leading or dominant power. Usually applied to nations. Example: "The United States is the reluctant...

SimonJanuary 3, 20190

Cogitation Noun: The act of thinking deeply about something. Synonym: Contemplation Example: "Cows rarely...

SimonDecember 27, 20180

Censer Noun: A container in which incense is burned. Typically during a religious ceremony. Example: "The censer...

SimonDecember 5, 20180

termagant Noun: A violent, turbulent or brawling woman. A shrew. Example: His girlfriend was a termagent who made...

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