Tag: flowers
Words Seldom Seen: Sojourn
Sojourn Noun: A short stay or visit. Not a permanent move. It implies a pleasurable intent. Can also be used as a verb. Example: “His sojourn in Santa Fe lasted a month. Example 2: They sojourne... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Trenchant
Trenchant Adjective: Incisive, vigorous, uncompromising. Usually related to speech or opinion. Example: His trenchant opinions on immigration were unlikely to change.... Read More
Business is Art
“Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art. Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art.” Andy Warhol... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Coiffure
Coiffure Noun: A person’s hairstyle, particularly an elaborate hairstyle. Example: “We enjoyed seeing the coiffure of the college basketball players in the NCAA Tournament.”... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Pique
Pique Verb: 1. Arousing Interest or curiosity. or 2. Feel irritation or resentment. Examples: 1. “You have piqued my interest in your topic.” 2. I’m feeling piqued by his superior at... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Egregious
Egregious Adjective: Outstandingly bad or shocking. Example: “The American’s egregious behavior did not endear them to the locals.” Interestingly egregious archaically used to mean o... Read More