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Words Seldom Seen: Austenitic

SimonJune 19, 20190

Austenitic Adjective: Having the properties of Austenite a type of Stainless Steel that is not magnetic and has a...

SimonJune 12, 20190

Portmanteau Noun: A word blending the sounds and combining the meanings of two others. This is a very useful...

SimonJune 5, 20190

Synoptic Adjective: Affording a general view of a subject. Example: "The Cactus Garden at the Huntington gives a...

SimonMay 29, 20190

Titillate Verb: to stimulate or excite someone in a positive way. Often has a sexual connotation. Example: "The...

SimonMay 22, 20190

Penultimate Adjective: Last but one in a series of things; second to last. Example: Thomas is the penultimate...

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SimonMay 15, 20190

Sanguinarian Noun: A person who is optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation....

SimonApril 29, 20190

Enigmatic Adjective: A mysterious or puzzling person, situation or statement. From enigma. Example: "Russia is a...

SimonApril 22, 20190

Shibboleth Noun: A peculiarity of pronunciation, behavior, mode of dress, etc., that distinguishes a...

SimonApril 15, 20192

Dungarees Noun: Pants made of blue denim. (regional and dated) Example: "She was wearing trendy designer jeans. Her...

SimonApril 8, 20190

Vulcanize Verb: To harden rubber with heat and sulfur. The process was invented by Charles Goodyear. Sometimes used...

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