Not sure I’ve heard this one recently if ever. And I’m honestly not sure how to use it in a sentence just because, well, why?
“The Great Hall from the Harry Potter movies was based on a combination of the books and the refectory of Christ Church college at Oxford.”
Refectory – noun
: a dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
~per Merriam-Webster
“The fraternity is run as an autocracy by a four-legged feline with an affinity for tiaras.”
Autocracy – noun
:government by one person having unlimited power.
~per Merriam-Webster
“Wearing the mobility-limiting cast became an interminable experience after the first week.”
Interminable – adj.
1) Endless
2) wearisomely protracted
~ per Merriam-Webster
Yup, that’s right. Noun. The basics are good refreshers.
“A friend is more than a noun.”
Noun – noun
: a word that is the name of a subject or discourse (as a person or place.)
~ per Merriam-Webster
I’m down from a surgery for awhile, which means no access to my computer, only a laptop. I’m afraid that I will not be able to regale you with original arts and photos for a week or two. (Click the images to get to the source.)
At least I’m back! (I think.)
“The wonderful thing about the internet is the ability to regale friends with shared artwork and stories and other random discoveries.”
Regale – verb
1) to entertain richly or agreeably.
2) to give pleasure or amusement to.
3) gratify, delight, please, rejoice, gladden.
~ per Merriam-Webster
Just in case anyone was wondering…
Avast – verb imperfect
: a nautical command to stop or cease
~per Merriam-Webster
PS: Found the gif floating around on tumblr and do not know who made it, but whoever they are, they’re awesome!
This is one of the fun words. I want to name a cat or a dog this someday.
“That kitten is a real kibitzer for someone who can only meow, constantly poking her nose into places nobody wants it.”
Kibitzer – noun
: one who looks on and usually offers unwanted advice
~per Merriam-Webster
No, seriously, why does this word exist? Not that it offends me, it just baffles my mind that we would have a word for this at all. Is there an equally imperious-sounding equivalent for aunts? Grandparents? Siblings? I have yet to find one.
“The avuncular politician bought pizza for the press.”
Avuncular – adj.
: of, relating to, or resembling an uncle
~per Merriam-Webster
This word is fun. In my oversimplified, mental expressions of the word, it’s either talking about beer, or it’s talking about a slow-burning riot. Two things that have nothing to do with each other but at the same time can have everything to do with each other… yeah, my mind is a strange place. 😉
“The death of their dictator sent the country into a self-destructive ferment for months.”
Ferment – verb
1) to cause or undergo fermentation
2) to be or cause to be in a state of agitation or intense activity
~per Merriam-Webster
“Abundant life can be found in the intertidal mud.”
Intertidal – adj.
: of, relating to, or being the area that is above low-tide mark but exposed to tidal flooding.
~ Per Merriam-Webster
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