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Monthly Archives: May 2006
periphrasis
use of a longer phrasing in place of a possible shorter form of expression
flout
to treat with contemptuous disregard; to show contempt for; scorn
winsome
charming, often in a childlike or naive way
cryptomnesia
the recall of memories not recognized as such but thought to be original creations
philander
1. to carry on a sexual affair, especially an extramarital affair, with a woman one cannot or does not intend to marry. Used of a man 2. to engage in many love affairs, especially with a frivolous or casual attitude
breviary
a book containing the hymns, offices, and prayers for the canonical hours
bestiary
a medieval collection of stories providing physical and allegorical descriptions of real or imaginary animals along with an interpretation of the moral significance each animal was thought to embody. A number of common misconceptions relating to natural history were preserved in these popular accounts
plausible
1. seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; credible 2. giving a deceptive impression of truth or reliability 3. Disingenuously smooth; fast-talking
repast
a meal or the food eaten or provided at a meal
orthography
1. the art or study of correct spelling according to established usage 2. The aspect of language study concerned with letters and their sequences in words 3. a method of representing a language or the sounds of language by written symbols; spelling