Tag: Words Seldom Seen
Words Seldom Seen: Consigliere
Consigliere Noun: an adviser to an important or high-ranking person. Originally the fixer for a Mafia boss its use is now much more general. Example: “Valorie Jarrett was considered by many to be th... Read More
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 to make an attempt to summit Humphreys with Peter B. It is unlikely that I will make ... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Dotage
Dotage Noun: A state or period of old age especially when accompanied by mental decline. Example: “His forgetfulness indicated that he was entering his dotage.” pronounced Dotage is a casual and l... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Assignation
Assignation Noun: an appointment to meet someone in secret, typically one made by lovers. Example: “The risk of the assignation was barely worth the sensory reward.” Pronounced A slightly archaic ... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Epiphenomenon
Epiphenomenon Noun: An epiphenomenon is a secondary phenomenon that occurs alongside or in parallel to a primary phenomenon. Often used in medicine when correlation but not causation is established. ... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Occam’s Razor
Occam’s Razor Noun Phrase: When faced with multiple explanations for a phenomenon, the simplest one is likely the correct one. Example: “Applying Occam’s Razor to the cause of the, Trump induced... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Equanimity
Equanimity Noun: Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper especially in difficult situations. Example: “During the storm she maintained her equanimity while the rest of her team panicked.�... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Meliorism
Meliorism Noun: The belief that the world can be made better by human effort. Example: “The alarmists were irritated by his meliorism. Pronounced The photo is quite old and its origins are unknown. ... Read More