10 Words Rarely Used
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10 obscure words
(JAB ul)
It sound like someone who talks to much doesn't it? Sorry.
Jabble is turbulence on the surface of water such as splashing, choppiness, or rippling. It is used figuratively to designate emotional turmoil or mental agitation. As a verb it means to splash or splatter a liquid.
When children take a bath they jabble all over the place.
(DES kwah mate)
If you know the word "squamous" you might figure this one out.
In Latin, desquamate meant to scale a fish. It now is used to indicate skin "peeling" like after a sunburn.
Many of us use SPF 15 to inhibit desquamation.
(LIK ur ish)
Its not candy. That would be too easy.
Lickerish describes a person very fond of food; someone who savors the experience of eating. The word expanded to include an individual with a desire for wine, women/men, and song, and has been used as a synonym for lecherous.
Its nice to cook for lickerish guests.
(bawr buh RIG muhs)
Reminds me of something that must be big or substantial. Yes! But not the way I was thinking about it.
Barborygmus is the rumbling of a person's bowels, or flatulence in the intestines.
I think we all know barborygmic people, or perhaps are one.
(puh REE mee us)
Could be a cousin of the amoeba, once or twice removed. Nope.
A paroemia is a proverb or and adage like "don't count you blessings before they chirp."
When used frequently, a paroemia can be very annoying.
(SKOH lee uhm)
At first glance I wasn't sure this word was suitable for a G rated lens. Boy, was I wrong.
A scholium (or scholion) is a notation in the margin of a page usually added by the author or illustrator.
The books I read are full of my own scholiums.
(uh TAK uh baw TOH nee)
Surely, I thought, this is some type of pasta dish. Well, it should be.
An attaccabottoni (literally to attach a button) is a bore; someone who goes on and on with a story making it difficult for the listener to leave.
I sat next to an attaccabottoni on a 6 hour flight. Asked the stewardess for a parachute.
(thee AN drik)
Its not someone who is drama queen although I think it should be.
A theandric is at the same time divine and human. It has been used to express "divinely human."
My teacher believes that all creatures are theandric but I'm sure I have relatives that are exceptions.
(ves pur TIL ee oh)
You have to admit it sounds like "a lady of the night" or at least her lingerie. I had it half right.
A vespertillio is a creature of the night but not a woman. It is a bat.
Once a vespertillio landed on my shoulder and creeped me out.
(FRON tis tur ee)
I was sure I had it right - thinking it was some type of dentist specialty - and not one I'd ever want to use.
A phrontist is a deep thinker. The Greeks used phrontistery to indicate a place for thought and study. If you used the word now it would point to an institution of learning.
I applied to 5 medical phrontisteries to study tonsils.
The History of Words
Vocabulary Energizers: Stories of Word Origins
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This is definitely the best vocabulary book i've seen. Unlike other books which just give you bunch of words and their definitions, every word that's in this book is followed by a short, interesting story that shows the history of these words. It is clear that the author has put in a great amount of time and effort into writing this wonderful book. (amazon reviewer)
Different Types of Dictionaries
How many words do you remember?
quiz
What's your favorite rarely used word?
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pixiepot
Sep 11, 2011 @ 8:47 am | delete
- Fantastic lens! Great job!
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poutine
Jul 3, 2011 @ 6:48 am | delete
- Those were hard to figure out. I just got 50% for the test.
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poutine
Jul 3, 2011 @ 6:48 am | delete
- Those were hard to figure out. I just got 50% for the test.
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Mohprice
Apr 29, 2011 @ 4:10 pm | delete
- I love weird words too! I'd have to say that "Tittynope" is my favorite.
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HSSchulte
Apr 8, 2011 @ 5:51 pm | delete
- Oh, I feel like I'm getting smarter already. Now, if I can just remember them tomorrow. =)
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