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The Word-Hoard: Danae’s Shower
Danae’s shower phrase A rain of gold. So this particular entry in our lexivault actually isn’t a dictionary word or phrase, but I came across it while…
The Word-Hoard: Aureate
Aureate adj. 1. Golden or gilded. 2. Brilliant; splendid. 3. Characterized by an ornate style of writing or speaking. “Aureate,” which derives from the Latin aurum, for “gold,”…
The Word-Hoard: Sward
Sward n. 1. A portion of ground covered with grass. 2. The grassy surface of land. Truth time – I’m a little embarrassed that I didn’t know…
The Word-Hoard: Jabberwocky
Happy Labor Day to my fellow Americans, and happy Monday to everyone else. I originally wasn’t going to schedule a post for today, but then I realized that…
The Word-Hoard: Disport
Disport v. Enjoy oneself unrestrainedly; frolic. n. 1. Diversion from work or serious matters; recreation or amusement. 1.1 A pastime, game, or sport. “Disport” is an…
The Word-Hoard: Sententious
Sententious adj. Trying to appear wise, intelligent, and important, in a way that is annoying. An arrogant, annoying individual may have an inflated sense of self or…
The Word-Hoard: Tableau
Tableau n. 1. A picture, as of a scene. 2. A picturesque grouping of persons or objects; a striking scene. 3. A representation of a picture, state, scene, etc., by one or more persons suitably costumed and posed. Not…
The Word-Hoard: Lapidary
Lapidary: n. Someone whose job is cutting and polishing stones, especially precious stones. adj. 1: Relating to the work of cutting and polishing stones, especially precious stones.…
The Word-Hoard: Sybaritic
Sybaritic adj. Fond of sensuous luxury or pleasure; self-indulgent. The Emperor , of the Emperor’s Notepad, suggested that it might be interesting to explore the origins of…
The Word-Hoard: Unguent
Unguent: n. a thick substance, usually with a pleasant smell, used to treat skin problems or make the skin soft. “Unguent” is an excellent alternative to “ointment” and…