Another word dump comin' at ya! Kimmie can't help herself. They are all so delicious and interesting and I just can't let them cross my path without taking mental pics of their sound and meaning! Faves in bold.
gallimaufrey - a confused jumble or medley of things
nosocomial - (of a disease) originating in a hospital
veridical - truthful; coinciding with reality
comport - conduct onself; behave
abstemious - not self-indulgent
tonsure - the top part of a monk's or priest's head that is shaved bare
titter - a short, half-suppressed laugh; giggle
omnibus - comprising several items
grandee - person of high rank or eminence
peradventure - perhaps; uncertainty or doubt at to whether something is the case
protean - tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
succor - assistance and support in times of hardship or distress; give assistance
mayhap - perhaps; possibly
disrelish - a feeling of dislike or distaste
lineaments - a distinctive characteristic or feature, usually of the face
nugatory - of no value or importance
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2 comments:
You need to formulate a brief using these locutions you are so uxorious about. 😉
So crazy that I thought about doing just that while typing these out. Thought about trying to use them all in a couple sentences. Then thought better if it. My nerd status would be through the roof! 😂
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