Category: Words Seldom Seen
Words Seldom Seen: Sojourn
Sojourn Noun: A short stay or visit. Not a permanent move. It implies a pleasurable intent. Can also be used as a verb. Example: “His sojourn in Santa Fe lasted a month. Example 2: They sojourne... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Kerchief
Kerchief Noun: A square of cloth worn around the neck or on the head. Often used as a portmanteau with neck or hand. Neckerchief and Handkerchief. Example: “She used her kerchief to keep the Ari... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Trenchant
Trenchant Adjective: Incisive, vigorous, uncompromising. Usually related to speech or opinion. Example: His trenchant opinions on immigration were unlikely to change.... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Ennui
Ennui Noun: A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of stimulation. Example: “She was overcome with ennui, bordering on despair.” To learn more about how I came t... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Boreal
Adjective: Of or pertaining to the North. In current usage almost always associated with “forests.” As in boreal forest .Boreal forests grow in the sub-artic region, are mostly coniferous ... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Disambiguation
Disambiguation Noun: The process of applying context to words or phrases that are ambiguous because of sound or spelling. Disambiguation comes easily, most of the time, to native speakers. Example: &#... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Feckless
Feckless Adjective: Irresponsible, Lacking strength of character, without initiative. Example: “Nothing gets done, He was feckless when he was young and it hasn’t changed>”... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Luddite
Luddite Noun: A person opposed to new technology or change in general. Originally named after Ned Ludd they destroyed machinery during the early industrial revolution. Example: “A small minded L... Read More