pareidolia
noun
7/22/22
the tendency to discern a meaningful image in a random visual pattern.
licentious
adj
7/22/22
lacking legal or moral restraints.
couture
noun
7/22/22
the business of creating and selling fashionable, custom clothing.
embochure
noun
7/22/22
the position and use of the mouth when playing a wind instrument.
laconic
adj
7/22/22
concise almost to the point of rudeness.
geodesic
adj
7/22/22
comprised of light and straight structural elements.
concomitant
adj
7/22/22
accompanying in a subordinate manner.
maudlin
adj
7/22/22
overly sentimental.
abeyance
noun
7/22/22
a state of temporary inactivity.
abscond
verb
7/20/22
to leave hurriedly, usually to avoid detection.
rapacious
adj
7/20/22
aggressively greedy.
jingoism
noun
9/1/21
extreme patriotism, most often demonstrated via aggressive foreign policy.
perspicacious
adj
1/11/21
having a ready insight into and understanding of things.
suffuse
verb
1/11/21
gradually spread through or over.
iniquity
noun
1/11/21
immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
appellation
noun
1/11/21
a name or title.
cognomen
noun
1/11/21
an extra personal name given to an ancient Roman citizen; functioning like a nickname.
prolegomenon
noun
1/11/21
a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work.
prig
noun
1/11/21
one who offends or irritates.
cyclamen
noun
1/11/21
plants of the primrose family having showy nodding flowers.