neologism
noun | nee-AH-luh-jiz-um
What It Means
Neologism can refer either to a new word or expression or to a new meaning of an existing word.
// I love seeing all the slangy neologisms that pop up on social media every year.
Words and their Definitions
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Jaggery
is a traditional non-centrifugal cane sugar[1] consumed in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, North America,[2] Central America, Brazil and Africa.[3] It is a concentrated product of cane juice and often date or palm sap without separation of the molasses and crystals, and can vary from golden brown to dark brown in colour. It contains up to 50% sucrose, up to 20% invert sugars, and up to 20% moisture, with the remainder made up of other insoluble matter, such as wood ash, proteins, and bagasse fibres.[3] Jaggery is very similar to muscovado, an important sweetener in Portuguese, British and French cuisine.
is a traditional non-centrifugal cane sugar[1] consumed in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, North America,[2] Central America, Brazil and Africa.[3] It is a concentrated product of cane juice and often date or palm sap without separation of the molasses and crystals, and can vary from golden brown to dark brown in colour. It contains up to 50% sucrose, up to 20% invert sugars, and up to 20% moisture, with the remainder made up of other insoluble matter, such as wood ash, proteins, and bagasse fibres.[3] Jaggery is very similar to muscovado, an important sweetener in Portuguese, British and French cuisine.
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apricity
[aˈprɪsɪti]
noun
rare
the warmth of the sun in winter:
"Thursday dawned with grudging apricity"
[aˈprɪsɪti]
noun
rare
the warmth of the sun in winter:
"Thursday dawned with grudging apricity"
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sound·er
[ˈsoundər]
noun
a herd of wild swine:
"he spied a sounder of pigs trotting through the garden"
[ˈsoundər]
noun
a herd of wild swine:
"he spied a sounder of pigs trotting through the garden"
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Chingata
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john). No entendí una chingada de lo que dijo el profesor.I didn't understand a fcking thing the professor said.
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john). No entendí una chingada de lo que dijo el profesor.I didn't understand a fcking thing the professor said.
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gregarious
adjective | grih-GAIR-ee-us
What It Means
Gregarious is used to describe someone who enjoys the company of other people.
// Justin’s gregarious personality made it easy for him to get to know people at the networking event.
adjective | grih-GAIR-ee-us
What It Means
Gregarious is used to describe someone who enjoys the company of other people.
// Justin’s gregarious personality made it easy for him to get to know people at the networking event.
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Cassowaries
(Indonesian: kasuari; Biak: man suar 'bird strong';** Tok Pisin: muruk; Papuan:[clarification needed] kasu weri 'horned head') are flightless birds of the genus Casuarius, in the order Casuariiformes. They are classified as ratites, flightless birds without a keel on their sternum bones. Cassowaries are native to the tropical forests of New Guinea (Western New Guinea and Papua New Guinea), the Moluccas (Seram and Aru Islands), and northeastern Australia.
(Indonesian: kasuari; Biak: man suar 'bird strong';** Tok Pisin: muruk; Papuan:[clarification needed] kasu weri 'horned head') are flightless birds of the genus Casuarius, in the order Casuariiformes. They are classified as ratites, flightless birds without a keel on their sternum bones. Cassowaries are native to the tropical forests of New Guinea (Western New Guinea and Papua New Guinea), the Moluccas (Seram and Aru Islands), and northeastern Australia.
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penchant
noun | PEN-chunt
What It Means
Penchant refers to a strong liking for something, or a strong tendency to behave in a certain way. It is usually used with for.
// My penchant for mathematics helped me become an engineer.
noun | PEN-chunt
What It Means
Penchant refers to a strong liking for something, or a strong tendency to behave in a certain way. It is usually used with for.
// My penchant for mathematics helped me become an engineer.
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Azolla
(common called mosquito fern, water fern, and fairy moss) is a genus of seven species of aquatic ferns in the family Salviniaceae. They are extremely reduced in form and specialized, looking nothing like other typical ferns but more resembling the form of some mosses or even duckweeds. Azolla filiculoides is one of two fern species for which a reference genome has been published.[2] It is believed that this genus grew so prolifically during the Eocene (and thus absorbed such a large amount of carbon) that it triggered a global cooling event that has lasted to the present.[3]
(common called mosquito fern, water fern, and fairy moss) is a genus of seven species of aquatic ferns in the family Salviniaceae. They are extremely reduced in form and specialized, looking nothing like other typical ferns but more resembling the form of some mosses or even duckweeds. Azolla filiculoides is one of two fern species for which a reference genome has been published.[2] It is believed that this genus grew so prolifically during the Eocene (and thus absorbed such a large amount of carbon) that it triggered a global cooling event that has lasted to the present.[3]
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Ob·strep·er·ous
adjective
1.
noisy and difficult to control:
adjective
1.
noisy and difficult to control:
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effusive
adjective | ih-FYOO-siv
What It Means
Someone or something described as effusive is expressing or showing a lot of emotion or enthusiasm.
// Jay positively glowed as effusive compliments on the meal echoed around the table.
adjective | ih-FYOO-siv
What It Means
Someone or something described as effusive is expressing or showing a lot of emotion or enthusiasm.
// Jay positively glowed as effusive compliments on the meal echoed around the table.
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Gran·dil·o·quent
adjective
1.
pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress:
"a grandiloquent celebration of Spanish glory"
adjective
1.
pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress:
"a grandiloquent celebration of Spanish glory"
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hew
verb | HYOO
What It Means
Hew is commonly used with to to mean "to conform to or adhere to (something)." Hew on its own has several meanings having to do with cutting or shaping with a sharp tool, such as an ax. Both hewed and hewn are past participles of hew.
// The senator has always hewed closely to the party line.
// The explorers hewed logs for building cabins.
verb | HYOO
What It Means
Hew is commonly used with to to mean "to conform to or adhere to (something)." Hew on its own has several meanings having to do with cutting or shaping with a sharp tool, such as an ax. Both hewed and hewn are past participles of hew.
// The senator has always hewed closely to the party line.
// The explorers hewed logs for building cabins.
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Par·si·mo·ni·ous
adjective
1.
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal:
"even the parsimonious Joe paid for drinks all round"
adjective
1.
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal:
"even the parsimonious Joe paid for drinks all round"
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vouchsafe
verb | vowch-SAYF
What It Means
Vouchsafe is a formal and old-fashioned word meaning "to give (something) to someone as a promise or a privilege."
// He vouchsafed the secret to only a few of his closest allies.
verb | vowch-SAYF
What It Means
Vouchsafe is a formal and old-fashioned word meaning "to give (something) to someone as a promise or a privilege."
// He vouchsafed the secret to only a few of his closest allies.
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kitsch
noun | KITCH
What It Means
Kitsch refers to something that appeals to popular or lowbrow taste and is often cheap or tacky. Kitsch also refers to a tacky or lowbrow quality or condition.
// The restaurant is decorated with 1950s furniture and kitsch from old TV shows.
// The critic opined that the movie, despite its lofty ambitions, at times descended into kitsch.
noun | KITCH
What It Means
Kitsch refers to something that appeals to popular or lowbrow taste and is often cheap or tacky. Kitsch also refers to a tacky or lowbrow quality or condition.
// The restaurant is decorated with 1950s furniture and kitsch from old TV shows.
// The critic opined that the movie, despite its lofty ambitions, at times descended into kitsch.
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Charcuterie Board
is of French origin and typically served as an appetizer on a wooden board or stone slab, either eaten straight from the board itself or portioned onto tableware. It features a selection of preserved foods, especially cured meats or pâtés, as well as cheeses and crackers or bread. In Europe 'charcuterie' refers to cold meats (e.g. salami, ham etc.) and the term 'charcuterie board' would not be widely used for a board with cheese, fruit and a small amount of meat as is the case in North America. Instead the term cheese board might be used for a dish with largely cheese or some other descriptive title used for a board with a large variety of different cold food-stuffs
is of French origin and typically served as an appetizer on a wooden board or stone slab, either eaten straight from the board itself or portioned onto tableware. It features a selection of preserved foods, especially cured meats or pâtés, as well as cheeses and crackers or bread. In Europe 'charcuterie' refers to cold meats (e.g. salami, ham etc.) and the term 'charcuterie board' would not be widely used for a board with cheese, fruit and a small amount of meat as is the case in North America. Instead the term cheese board might be used for a dish with largely cheese or some other descriptive title used for a board with a large variety of different cold food-stuffs
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eremite
noun
er·e·mite ˈer-ə-ˌmīt
Synonyms of eremite
: hermit
especially : a religious recluse
noun
er·e·mite ˈer-ə-ˌmīt
Synonyms of eremite
: hermit
especially : a religious recluse
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Quis·ling
/ˈkwizliNG/
noun
1.
a traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country:
"he had the Quisling owner of the factory arrested"
/ˈkwizliNG/
noun
1.
a traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country:
"he had the Quisling owner of the factory arrested"
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pugnacious
adjective | pug-NAY-shus
What It Means
Someone described as pugnacious shows a readiness or desire to fight or argue.
// There's one pugnacious member on the committee who won't agree to anything.
adjective | pug-NAY-shus
What It Means
Someone described as pugnacious shows a readiness or desire to fight or argue.
// There's one pugnacious member on the committee who won't agree to anything.