Sunday, September 20, 2026

WORD MAN: Cabochon

What Is A Cabochon

WORDS FOUND RECENTLY

Agoraphobia: extreme or irrational fear of entering open or crowded places, of leaving one's own home, or of being in places from which escape is difficult.

Bougainvillea: a genus of ornamental plants with colorful bracts and small white flowers.

Cabochon: a gem that has been polished but not faceted.

Fuddyduddy: a person who is fussy while old-fashioned, traditionalist, conformist or conservative, sometimes almost to the point of eccentricity or geekiness.

Peroration: the concluding part of a speech, typically intended to inspire enthusiasm in the audience.

Pneumonic plague: a severe lung infection caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. Symptoms include fever, headache, shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing, and coughing up blood.

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Friday, September 4, 2026

WORD MAN: Cognoscenti

WORDS FOUND RECENTLY

Chiropodist: a person who treats the feet and their ailments.

Cognoscenti: people who are especially well informed about a particular subject.

Connotes: suggests or implies something in addition to the literal meaning of a word or phrase.

Diffidence: modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence.

Dissentient: (adj.) in opposition to a majority or official opinion; (noun) a person who opposes a majority or official opinion.

Nephrologist: a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating kidney conditions and kidney failure.

Point d'appui: a support or prop.

Salle de bain: (French) bathroom.

Secondes noces: (French) second marriage.

Sedulously: carefully and with a lot of effort and determination.

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