Words Seldom Seen – Page 24

Words Seldom Seen: Overton Window

SimonFebruary 4, 20210

The Overton Window Noun phrase: The range of policies politically acceptable to the mainstream population at a...

SimonJanuary 21, 20210

Equipoise Noun: A balance of forces or interests. Example: "In politics equipoise is a rare...

Travel

SimonJanuary 14, 20210

Fecund Adjective: Producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth;...

SimonJanuary 7, 20210

Rasher Noun: A few thin slices of bacon. Commonly three slices but not always. Example: "A rasher of bacon...

SimonDecember 24, 20200

Canard Noun: A false or unfounded story. Example: "The report about a coup turned out to be a...

SimonDecember 7, 20200

Orotund Adjective: With two different meanings. When referring to speech it is often positive: full and...

SimonNovember 30, 20200

Zugzwang Noun: Related specifically to chess but applicable elsewhere. Zugzwang is when you have the obligation...

SimonNovember 23, 20200

Tempus Fugit Exclamation: A Latin Phrase translated as "Time flies." Example: "Tempus fugit when you're...

Politics

SimonNovember 16, 20201

Dissolute Adjective: A person lax in morals. One who is decadent or intemperate. Example: "Former President...

SimonNovember 9, 20200

Hagiography Noun: A biography of a saint. It has become a derogatory term when used to demean a...

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