sciolism; noun a superficial show of learning Example Sentence: Some critics of state-mandated testing say it is an exercise in sciolism that doesn’t really demonstrate a student’s grasp of the material studied. Did you know? “Sciolism” comes from the Late...
blarney; noun skillful flattery : blandishment nonsense, humbug Example Sentence: The woman at the bar laughingly asked Steve if anyone ever fell for that line of blarney. Did you know? The village of Blarney in County Cork, Ireland, is home to Blarney Castle, and in...
crepuscular; adjective 1 : of, relating to, or resembling twilight : dim 2 : active in the twilight Example Sentence: “The whisper of his conviction seemed to open before me a vast and uncertain expanse, as of a crepuscular horizon on a plain at dawn….”...
imbibition ; noun the act or action of imbibing : the act or action of drinking or taking in liquid Example Sentence: The sign at the entrance to the building stated that the imbibition of alcoholic beverages on the premises was prohibited. Did you know? Joseph...
gadarene : adjective headlong, precipitate Example Sentence: Ross has criticized his company for joining the gadarene rush into the global market. Did you know? Gadara, in Biblical times, was a steep hill town just southeast of the Sea of Galilee. In the account given...
girandole ; noun 1 : a radiating and showy composition (as a cluster of skyrockets fired together) 2 : an ornamental branched candlestick 3 : a pendant earring usually with three ornaments hanging from a central piece Example Sentence: “I sat in my usual nook,...
