Words Seldom Seen: Paroxysm
Paroxysm Noun: a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity. Example: His paroxysm...
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Words Seldom Seen: Decolletage
Decolletage Noun: A low neckline on a woman's dress, especially one that reveals or emphasizes her...
Words Seldom Seen: Macerate
Macerate Verb: To soften by soaking in a liquid. Example: "Macerate the crackers in apple juice." Often...
Words Seldom Seen: Greenwashing
Greenwashing Noun: Greenwashing is an unsubstantiated claim to deceive consumers into believing that products are...
Words Seldom Seen: Concomitant
Concomitant Adjective: Naturally accompanying or associated. Example: "A day at the beach is wonderful even with...
Words Seldom Seen: Hegemon
Hegemon Noun: a leader or country that has a dominant influence over others. Example: "The United States is the...
Words Seldom Seen: Polyamorous
Polyamorous Adjective: To be polyamorous means to have open intimate or romantic relationships with more than one...
Words Seldom Seen: Piqued
Pique Verb: Stimulate or arouse interest. Example: "The reflecting pool piqued his interest." Piqued is...
Words Seldom Seen: Calumny
Calumny Noun: A misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation. Slander Example: "The calumny this...
Words Seldom Seen: In Irons
In Irons Usually a sailing term meaning a failure to come about so that the sails aren't catching any wind and the...
