Category: Words Seldom Seen
Words Seldom Seen: Gallivanting
Gallivanting Verb: To travel from place to place in search of pleasure, new experiences or excitement. Example: “When they retired they went gallivanting around the world.” Alternate spell... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Shibboleth
Shibboleth Noun: A phrase, word or custom that distinguishes one group from another. Examples: “Shalom” is a shibboleth for Jews. “Allah Akbar” is a shibboleth for Muslims. ... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Provenience
Provenience Noun: In Archeology Provenience, refers to he actual place or findspot of an object, while provenance refers to its modern (post-excavation) history. Example: “The photo shows beauti... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Cerulean
Cerulean Adjective: Deep blue. Often used to describe tropical waters or skies. Example: “They awoke to cerulean skies and knew they were in the tropics.” The last of the roses of the Hunt... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Lugubrious
Lugubrious Adjective: Appearing exaggeratedly sad or mournful. Examples: “After the sad news he appeared more lugubrious than usual.” “Her long face indicated how lugubrious she felt... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Paucity
Paucity Noun: The condition of having very little or not enough of something. Example: “The paucity of information did not stop them from pontificating.” A beautiful flower photo from the ... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Cognitive Dissonance
Cognitive Dissonance Phrase: A sense of discomfort that comes from holding two conflicting beliefs or from acting in ways that conflict with one’s expressed beliefs. Example 1: Loving both cows ... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Busking
Busking Verb: playing music in a public place for voluntary donations. Example: Busking is often against the law but tolerated. A Busker is person who Busks. It looks like I’m going another week... Read More