Tag: Words Seldom Seen
Words Seldom Seen: Sonder
Sonder Noun: The feeling one has when realizing that every other individual has a life as full and real as one’s own. It is a synonym for “Grok” a made up word from the novel Stranger in... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Cavorting
Cavorting Verb: To jump or dance around excitedly. but it has an informal meaning: enthusiastically pursuing sexual or disreputable activities. Example one: “The children were cavorting around t... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Risible
Risible Adjective: So lacking in quality or usefulness that it deserves to be laughed at. Example: “Israel seeking peace with Hamas is risible since Hamas refuses to accept Israel’s right ... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Gallivanting
Gallivanting Verb: To travel from place to place in search of pleasure, new experiences or excitement. Example: “When they retired they went gallivanting around the world.” Alternate spell... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Shibboleth
Shibboleth Noun: A phrase, word or custom that distinguishes one group from another. Examples: “Shalom” is a shibboleth for Jews. “Allah Akbar” is a shibboleth for Muslims. ... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Provenience
Provenience Noun: In Archeology Provenience, refers to he actual place or findspot of an object, while provenance refers to its modern (post-excavation) history. Example: “The photo shows beauti... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Cerulean
Cerulean Adjective: Deep blue. Often used to describe tropical waters or skies. Example: “They awoke to cerulean skies and knew they were in the tropics.” The last of the roses of the Hunt... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Lugubrious
Lugubrious Adjective: Appearing exaggeratedly sad or mournful. Examples: “After the sad news he appeared more lugubrious than usual.” “Her long face indicated how lugubrious she felt... Read More