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Saina1712 | 26-11-2014 19:44
Abstemious
/əbˈstiːmiəs/
(adjective)
Indulging only very moderately in something, especially food and drink.
''We only had a bottle.' 'Very abstemious of you.''
/əbˈstiːmiəs/
(adjective)
Indulging only very moderately in something, especially food and drink.
''We only had a bottle.' 'Very abstemious of you.''
Olivia_Ka | 21-12-2014 01:59
Magnetism
I chose this word because I've listened to an interview (in French) between Georges Lang and Adam Cohen. I have shivered when the Canadian singer said this word, magnétisme.
The properties of attraction possessed by magnets; the molecular properties common to magnets.
The agency producing magnetic phenomena.
The science dealing with magnetic phenomena.
Strong attractive power or charm:
I chose this word because I've listened to an interview (in French) between Georges Lang and Adam Cohen. I have shivered when the Canadian singer said this word, magnétisme.
The properties of attraction possessed by magnets; the molecular properties common to magnets.
The agency producing magnetic phenomena.
The science dealing with magnetic phenomena.
Strong attractive power or charm:
Everyone succumbed to the magnetism of his smile.
Saina1712 | 28-01-2015 15:49
Slugfest
/ˈslʌɡfest/
an angry argument in which people insult each other
"The discussion forums are becoming slugfests."
* offtopic :
I'll associate this word to the "Eat slugs!" scene from Harry Potter.
/ˈslʌɡfest/
an angry argument in which people insult each other
"The discussion forums are becoming slugfests."
* offtopic :
I'll associate this word to the "Eat slugs!" scene from Harry Potter.
Captain_Keeta | 28-01-2015 15:52
adscititious - additional
MastersaArmsFan | 30-01-2015 06:22
MANIACAL- adjective \mə-ˈnī-ə-kəl\
1: affected with or suggestive of madness (maniacal laughter)
2: characterized by ungovernable excitement or frenzy : frantic (a maniacal mob)
1: affected with or suggestive of madness (maniacal laughter)
2: characterized by ungovernable excitement or frenzy : frantic (a maniacal mob)
saina | 30-01-2015 18:59
Suffragette
noun
/ˌsʌfrəˈdʒet/
a member of a group of women who, in Britain and the US in the early part of the 20th century, worked to get the right for women to vote in political elections.
noun
/ˌsʌfrəˈdʒet/
a member of a group of women who, in Britain and the US in the early part of the 20th century, worked to get the right for women to vote in political elections.
Olivia_Ka | 03-05-2015 15:33
Adamantine
Chose this word because it came to my mind as I woke up at 4pm.
Made of adamant or having the qualities of adamant : incapable of being broken, dissolved or penetrated.
Like the diamond in hardness or luster.
Chose this word because it came to my mind as I woke up at 4pm.
Made of adamant or having the qualities of adamant : incapable of being broken, dissolved or penetrated.
Like the diamond in hardness or luster.
saina | 03-05-2015 16:11
Quirky
adjective
/ˈkwəːki/
(of an aspect of somebody's personality or behaviour) a little strange
"a quirky sense of humour"
* offtopic :
I used to pronounce it /'kwiːki/. When I found its right pronunciation, I felt so disappointed. Quirky didn't sound so quirky to me anymore.
adjective
/ˈkwəːki/
(of an aspect of somebody's personality or behaviour) a little strange
"a quirky sense of humour"
* offtopic :
I used to pronounce it /'kwiːki/. When I found its right pronunciation, I felt so disappointed. Quirky didn't sound so quirky to me anymore.
Captain_Keeta | 03-05-2015 19:07
gabelle - a tax on salt
Olivia_Ka | 08-05-2015 02:06
Bamboozle
I chose this word because I find it funny and I never remember the definition. Also, I often think it is a portmanteau of "bamboo" and "booze".
(Used with object)
To con, defraud, trick, to make a fool of, to humbug or impose on someone.
(Used without object)
To practice trickery, deception or cozenage.
I chose this word because I find it funny and I never remember the definition. Also, I often think it is a portmanteau of "bamboo" and "booze".
(Used with object)
To con, defraud, trick, to make a fool of, to humbug or impose on someone.
They bamboozled us into joining the club.
(Used without object)
To practice trickery, deception or cozenage.
He bamboozled his way to the top.
Joeyy | 31-05-2015 02:25
Always liked that word, Celine. Fun to say.
Joeyy | 31-05-2015 02:26
quidnunc
\KWID-nuhngk\
noun
1. a person who is eager to know the latest news and gossip; a gossip or busybody.
Quotes
You can hide nothing from the quidnunc of Hanbridge. Moreover, when a quidnunc in the streets of Hanbridge sees somebody famous or striking, or notorious, he does not pretend that he has seen nobody.
-- Arnold Bennett, Denry the Audacious, 1911
\KWID-nuhngk\
noun
1. a person who is eager to know the latest news and gossip; a gossip or busybody.
Quotes
You can hide nothing from the quidnunc of Hanbridge. Moreover, when a quidnunc in the streets of Hanbridge sees somebody famous or striking, or notorious, he does not pretend that he has seen nobody.
-- Arnold Bennett, Denry the Audacious, 1911
Joeyy | 31-05-2015 02:28
In the UK, "quid" is slang for the pound coin, so "quidnunc" is funny to me. I also haven't heard it before and it's easy enough to remember.
saina | 08-07-2015 16:38
Fernweh
It is German for 'longing for a place you've never been to'.
Synonym: Wanderlust.
Antonym: Homesickness.
For pronunciation visit : https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fernweh
It is German for 'longing for a place you've never been to'.
Synonym: Wanderlust.
Antonym: Homesickness.
For pronunciation visit : https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fernweh
Olivia_Ka | 14-09-2015 21:55
Sycophant
Found this word in Amélie Nothomb's novel Pétronille, in the first half of this book. This was one I didn't know the meaning of.
A person who attempts to gain advantage by flattering influential people or behaving in a servile manner.
Found this word in Amélie Nothomb's novel Pétronille, in the first half of this book. This was one I didn't know the meaning of.
A person who attempts to gain advantage by flattering influential people or behaving in a servile manner.
saina | 11-10-2015 12:36
Recherché
/rəˈʃɛːʃeɪ/
(adjective)
Rare, exotic, or obscure.
"a few linguistic terms are perhaps a bit recherché for the average readership"
/rəˈʃɛːʃeɪ/
(adjective)
Rare, exotic, or obscure.
"a few linguistic terms are perhaps a bit recherché for the average readership"
Joeyy | 02-11-2015 19:59
ferhoodle
\fer-HOOD-l\
verb
1. Chiefly Pennsylvania German Area. to confuse or mix up, e.g. "Don't ferhoodle the things in that drawer"
Origin
Ferhoodle comes from the Pennsylvania German term verhuddle meaning "to tangle" and is related to the German word verhudeln meaning "to bungle, botch"
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Fun-sounding and easy to remember.
\fer-HOOD-l\
verb
1. Chiefly Pennsylvania German Area. to confuse or mix up, e.g. "Don't ferhoodle the things in that drawer"
Origin
Ferhoodle comes from the Pennsylvania German term verhuddle meaning "to tangle" and is related to the German word verhudeln meaning "to bungle, botch"
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Fun-sounding and easy to remember.
Olivia_Ka | 15-11-2015 21:39
Therefore
I chose this word because I was looking for the meaning of it in my English/French dictionary. Also because of the 2 're'. Not to be confused with "(what are you) there for".
Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.
I chose this word because I was looking for the meaning of it in my English/French dictionary. Also because of the 2 're'. Not to be confused with "(what are you) there for".
Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.
Joeyy | 08-12-2015 05:17
bombinate
\BOM-buh-neyt\
verb
intransitive verb
1. To buzz; to hum; to drone.
2. to make a humming or buzzing noise.
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Another one that I find fun to say. Was also amused/interested to discover there's a word for humming or buzzing other than humming and buzzing.
Bombinate.
\BOM-buh-neyt\
verb
intransitive verb
1. To buzz; to hum; to drone.
2. to make a humming or buzzing noise.
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Another one that I find fun to say. Was also amused/interested to discover there's a word for humming or buzzing other than humming and buzzing.
Bombinate.roxcyn | 11-12-2015 10:34
nefarious
/nəˈferēəs/
adjective
wicked or criminal.
Synonyms: wicked, evil, sinful, iniquitous, egregious, heinous, atrocious, vile, foul, abominable, odious, unspeakable, despicable
I just love saying the word. "My nefarious plans worked! Randomness thread is on the second page. Muahuahua!
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/nəˈferēəs/
adjective
wicked or criminal.
Synonyms: wicked, evil, sinful, iniquitous, egregious, heinous, atrocious, vile, foul, abominable, odious, unspeakable, despicable
I just love saying the word. "My nefarious plans worked! Randomness thread is on the second page. Muahuahua!
"Olivia_Ka | 10-03-2016 05:24
Malaise
I chose this word, that has the same spelling and meaning as the French one, because I've been feeling one (second definition) for more than 20 minutes now.
1. A feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.
2. An ambiguous feeling of mental or moral depression.
3. Ill will or hurtful feelings for others or someone.
I chose this word, that has the same spelling and meaning as the French one, because I've been feeling one (second definition) for more than 20 minutes now.
1. A feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.
2. An ambiguous feeling of mental or moral depression.
3. Ill will or hurtful feelings for others or someone.
saina | 24-04-2016 12:30
Cock-a-leekie
/kɒkəˈliːki/
A soup traditionally made in Scotland with chicken and leeks.
/kɒkəˈliːki/
A soup traditionally made in Scotland with chicken and leeks.
Olivia_Ka | 22-10-2017 04:25
Shout out for Joey's thread.
Restitution
I chose this word because it has a different meaning from "destitution", "constitution" and "institution" - and I said it some minutes ago.
1. Reparation made by giving an equivalent or compensation for loss, damage, or injury caused; indemnification.
2. The restoration of property or rights previously taken away, conveyed, or surrendered.
Restitution
I chose this word because it has a different meaning from "destitution", "constitution" and "institution" - and I said it some minutes ago.
1. Reparation made by giving an equivalent or compensation for loss, damage, or injury caused; indemnification.
2. The restoration of property or rights previously taken away, conveyed, or surrendered.
Olivia_Ka | 11-06-2018 22:25
Anaerobic
I chose this word because in French, 'anaérobie' sounds like a pair, Anna and Robbie
and also heard that on the radio, at the question "who was born anaerobic in 1985 (...)" and the answer was "Christopher Froome".
Without oxygen, especially of an environment or an organism.
Not requiring oxygen to sustain its metabolic processes.
I chose this word because in French, 'anaérobie' sounds like a pair, Anna and Robbie
and also heard that on the radio, at the question "who was born anaerobic in 1985 (...)" and the answer was "Christopher Froome".Without oxygen, especially of an environment or an organism.
Not requiring oxygen to sustain its metabolic processes.
Olivia_Ka | 25-10-2019 08:52
Bona fide
Remembered this expression about 10 days ago, after stumbling over sth. about singer Bono Vox!
Note : pronounced differently in the UK (bauna faidi) and in the US (bauna faid).
Adverbial locution
Latin expression meaning : "in good faith". Said about someone/something we can rely on, we can count on.
Adjective
Genuine, authentical, not counterfeit.
Remembered this expression about 10 days ago, after stumbling over sth. about singer Bono Vox!
Note : pronounced differently in the UK (bauna faidi) and in the US (bauna faid).
Adverbial locution
Latin expression meaning : "in good faith". Said about someone/something we can rely on, we can count on.
Adjective
Genuine, authentical, not counterfeit.
Some bona fide support from my coworker.
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Words you can never remember the spelling of
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