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Words Seldom Seen: Serendipity

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Serendipity Noun: The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. Example:...

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Sojourn Noun: A short stay or visit. Not a permanent move. It implies a pleasurable intent. Can also be used as...

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Kerchief Noun: A square of cloth worn around the neck or on the head. Often used as a portmanteau with neck or...

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Trenchant Adjective: Incisive, vigorous, uncompromising. Usually related to speech or opinion. Example: His...

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Ennui Noun: A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of stimulation. Example: "She...

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Adjective: Of or pertaining to the North. In current usage almost always associated with "forests." As in boreal...

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Disambiguation Noun: The process of applying context to words or phrases that are ambiguous because of sound or...

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Feckless Adjective: Irresponsible, Lacking strength of character, without initiative. Example: "Nothing...

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Luddite Noun: A person opposed to new technology or change in general. Originally named after Ned Ludd they...

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Entomophobia Noun: An extreme fear of insects. Example: :"When the flowers were in bloom and the bees were...

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