Category: Words Seldom Seen
Words Seldom Seen: Gaggle
Gaggle Noun: 1. A flock of Geese 2. a disorderly or noisy group of people. Example: “There was a gaggle of reporters all shouting at once.”... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Distaff
Distaff Noun: Distaff originally meant a spindle or stick onto which flax or other material is wound in preparation for spinning. It current meaning is as an adjective defining the female side of a fa... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Craw
Craw Noun: The crop or upper digestive system of an animal or insect. Particularly the area where food is stored before digestion. Example: The mother dove’s craw was visibly expanded as she beg... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Aphasia
Aphasia Noun: A language disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate. Example: “His aphasia was mild but he often stopped mid-sentence seeking the next word.”... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Dysphoria
Dysphoria Noun: A generalized dissatisfaction with life. A sense of unease. Example: “He found that a shot of Jack Daniels would dispel his dysphoria.”... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Banal
Banal Adjective: Obvious and boring. Completely lacking in originality. Example: The conversation about the faults of government was banal as usual.... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Coiffure
Coiffure Noun: A person’s hairstyle, particularly an elaborate hairstyle. Example: “We enjoyed seeing the coiffure of the college basketball players in the NCAA Tournament.”... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Pique
Pique Verb: 1. Arousing Interest or curiosity. or 2. Feel irritation or resentment. Examples: 1. “You have piqued my interest in your topic.” 2. I’m feeling piqued by his superior at... Read More