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Friday, July 19, 2024
Ten Unusual Words to Add to Your Vocabulary-Part 2
This a continuation of my blog series on Unusual words to spice up your writings or add to your vocabulary. Enjoy!
Transmogrify
trans-MAH-ɡrə-fai
Part of Speech
verb
Unknown, mid-17th century
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Definition:
Transmogrify
Transform in a surprising or magical manner.
Chartreuse
shar-TROOS
Part of Speech
noun
French, late 19th century
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Definition:
Chartreuse
A pale green or yellow liqueur made from brandy and aromatic herbs.
Stochastic
stə-KAS-tik
Part of Speech
adjective
Greek, mid-17th century
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Definition:
Stochastic
Randomly determined; having a random probability distribution or pattern that may be analyzed statistically but may not be predicted precisely.
Glyptic
GLIP-tik
Part of Speech
adjective
French, early 19th century
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Definition:
Glyptic
Of or concerning carving or engraving.
Sprezzatura
sprets-ə-TYOOR-ə
Part of Speech
noun
Italian, early 15th century
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Definition:
Sprezzatura
Studied carelessness, especially as a characteristic quality or style of art or literature.
Rupestrian
roo-PES-tree-ən
Part of Speech
adjective
Latin, late 18th century
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