Vituperation
Noun: Bitter and abusive language.
Example: “Vituperation generally does not improve communication.”
Photo is of the Russian River north of Healdsburg, CA
Words Seldom Seen: Vituperation
Words Seldom Seem: Querulous
Querulous
Adjective: Disagreeable complaining, perhaps petulant or whining.
Example: “It really is hard to complain without sounding querulous.”
Photo shows the Native American section in a very nice small bookstore in Healdsburg, CA. It is between Mythology and Home Improvement. Probably random but could be ironic or offensive.
Words Seldom Seen: Rancor
Rancor
Noun: Bitterness or resentfulness usually longstanding.
Example: “Considering the recent disputes he spoke without rancor.
Sign in a neighborhood in Sonoma, CA
Words Seldom Seen: Carapace
Carapace
Noun: The hard outer shell of a turtle or other animal. Also used more generally to describe a tough exterior.
Examples: “The Green Turtles carapace had been damaged by what appeared to be a propeller.” “She maintained a carapace of confidence as all of her arguments were being eroded.”
Photo is a great white heron fishing near Healdsburg, CA.
Words Seldom Seen: Heterodox
Heterodox
Adjective: Not conforming with accepted standards. Not othodox.
Example: She took a heterodox view of the role of government in education.
Photo is of Parker Dam with the shadow of the bridge. It was the last dam built on the Colorado and it hold back Lake Powell.
Words Seldom Seen: Fanboy
Fanboy
Noun: A male fan. For example: “Bill is a big fanboy of Zelensky.”
or Verb: A male being overly enthusiastic. For example: “Bill has a tendency to fanboy about the UCLA of the last century.”
This is a new word, the meaning is evolving. It is also a portmanteau. I am a fanboy of Zelensky.
Words Seldom Seen: Autodidactic
Autodidactic
Adjective: Self-educated without the guidance of masters or institutions.
Example: “When we couldn’t figure something out we went to the autodidactic warehouse worker for help.”
We had a wine tour in Sonoma in this classic VW van. I drove one for years. It was an excellent day of nostalgia, family and good wine.
Words Seldom Seen: Enochlophobia
Enochlophobia
Noun: A fear of crowds.
Example: “My Enochlophobia keeps me from enjoying many crowded venues.”
Pronunciation: Enoch lo phobia
The photo is of the setting sun shining on the hill east of Healdsburg CA
Words Seldom Seen: Sugarplum
Sugarplum
Happy Christmas to all.
Noun: A hard candy filled with dried fruits and nuts. No plums are involved.
Example: The Sugarplums made using grandma’s ancient recipe were almost as good as Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.”
Ten or fifteen years ago I made a series of “Simon in a wreath” photos. This is one of them. Probably on a walk in San Marino CA.
Words Seldom Seen: Chionophile
Chionophile
Noun: A person who loves cold weather and snow,
Example: If you live in Vermont it is a good idea to be a chionophile.”
Pronounced: Kay o no file
Picture is of my daughters many years ago at a sledding area somewhere. We are not chionophiles any more.