Words Seldom Seen: Term of Art
Term of ArtNoun: a word or phrase that has a precise, specialized meaning within a particular field or...
Tag: Words Seldom Seen
Words Seldom Seen: Discombobulate
Discombobulate Verb: disconcert or confuse someone, usually humorous. Example: "Finding the "irregular...
Words Seldom Seen: Quisling
Quisling Noun: A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country. Example: "Marshall...
Words Seldom Seen: Merch
Merch Noun: a shortened version of the word "merchandise," referring to goods. Especially those related to an...
Words Seldom Seen: Consigliere
Consigliere Noun: an adviser to an important or high-ranking person. Originally the fixer for a Mafia boss its...
Humphreys Peak
A couple of photos from my scouting expedition to Humphreys Peak with Bob K. On Tuesday. In a few days I’m going...
Words Seldom Seen: Dotage
Dotage Noun: A state or period of old age especially when accompanied by mental decline. Example: “His...
Words Seldom Seen: Assignation
Assignation Noun: an appointment to meet someone in secret, typically one made by lovers. Example: “The...
Words Seldom Seen: Epiphenomenon
Epiphenomenon Noun: An epiphenomenon is a secondary phenomenon that occurs alongside or in parallel to a...
Words Seldom Seen: Occam’s Razor
Occam’s Razor Noun Phrase: When faced with multiple explanations for a phenomenon, the simplest one is likely...
