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!  





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Transmogrify
trans-MAH-ɡrə-fai
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Part of Speech verb
Unknown, mid-17th century
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Definition: Transmogrify
Transform in a surprising or magical manner.

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Chartreuse
shar-TROOS
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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.

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Stochastic
stə-KAS-tik
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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.

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Glyptic
GLIP-tik
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Part of Speech adjective
French, early 19th century
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Definition: Glyptic
Of or concerning carving or engraving.

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Sprezzatura
sprets-ə-TYOOR-ə
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Italian, early 15th century
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Definition: Sprezzatura
Studied carelessness, especially as a characteristic quality or style of art or literature.

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Rupestrian
roo-PES-tree-ən
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Latin, late 18th century
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