Words Seldom Seen: Legatee
Legatee Noun: A person or entity that receives an inheritance (legacy). Slightly different than an heir in that a...
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Words Seldom Seen: Autarky
Autarky Noun: A political entity that is completely economically independent. Example: "President Trump believes...
Words Seldom Seen: Hegemon
Hegemon Noun: A leading or dominant power. Usually applied to nations. Example: "The United States is the reluctant...
Words Seldom Seen: Cogitation
Cogitation Noun: The act of thinking deeply about something. Synonym: Contemplation Example: "Cows rarely...
Words Seldom Seen: Censer
Censer Noun: A container in which incense is burned. Typically during a religious ceremony. Example: "The censer...
Words Seldom Seen: termagant
termagant Noun: A violent, turbulent or brawling woman. A shrew. Example: His girlfriend was a termagent who made...
Words Seldom Seen: Deracination
Deracination Verb: To pull up by the roots, to isolate or alienate. Example: The Indian Schools in the USA were...
Words Seldom Seen: Terminological Inexactitude
"Terminological Inexactitude" An erudite way of saying "Liar." A phrase used by Winston Churchill during a...
Words Seldom Seen: Sherd
Sherd Noun: A broken piece of pottery, typically with dulled edges as from an archeology site. Not to be mistaken for...
Words Seldom Seen: Dystopia
Dystopia Noun: A community that is extremely unpleasant. Antonym: Utopia Example: "Russia under Stalin was a...
