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Froward (adj)
No, this is not a typo. Froward means a difficult person to deal with It originally was the antonym for toward, froward meaning to move away from something. (Source: Merriam-Webster’s 365 New Wo… more →
Lexiphanic Words
Froward (adj)
timkane wrote 1 year ago: No, this is not a typo. Froward means a difficult person to deal with It originally was the antonym … more →
Farrago (noun)
timkane wrote 1 year ago: This word literally means mixed together, such as a mixture of grains. The implication here is that … more →
Aginator (noun)
timkane wrote 1 year ago: I have a friend who, every Saturday morning, tromps around town visiting garage sales. Now, I don … more →
Cacography (noun)
timkane wrote 1 year ago: Obviously this has something to do with writing. However, when you pronounce that your colleague has … more →
Writative (adj.)
timkane wrote 1 year ago: Writative means given to or addicted to writing — a far cry from heavy drug use, but possibly … more →
Concupiscence (noun)
timkane wrote 1 year ago: I discovered this word while reading Cold Skin by Albert Sànchez Piñol. I looked it up (yes I’ … more →
Hebdomadal (adj)
timkane wrote 1 year ago: Why have a weekly sales meeting when you can have a hebdomadal meeting. It sounds vaguely reminiscen … more →
Agalactic (adj)
timkane wrote 1 year ago: The Ancient Greeks named the stars “galaxy” meaning mother’s milk. Agalaxy means w … more →
Hypobulia (noun)
timkane wrote 1 year ago: Can’t decide between the blue blazer or the gray suit? Where to go for lunch? At least there … more →
Draconian (noun)
timkane wrote 1 year ago: Do you have that overly strict boss who deems it necessary you dress in a suit, even though you spen … more →
Aprosexia (noun)
timkane wrote 1 year ago: Sounds wicked, and a bit kinky, but it really means the inability to concentrate. This perhaps could … more →
Brobdingnagian (adj)
timkane wrote 1 year ago: Toss this word into your next email (always capitalized) when describing your company’s budget … more →
Slantindicular (adj)
timkane wrote 1 year ago: Yes, this is a word. We’ve heard of parallel and perpendicular, even diagonal, but what about … more →
Kedogenous (adj)
timkane wrote 1 year ago: This adjective means brought about by worry or anxiety (exactly the type of problem you have when ca … more →
Encephalalgia (noun)
timkane wrote 1 year ago: Ever need to call in sick, simply because you don’t want to go into work. Try saying that you … more →
Vade Mecum (noun)
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timkane wrote 1 year ago: “You never see that man without his Blackberry. It’s his vade mecum.” At least if … more →
Fungible (adj)
timkane wrote 1 year ago: “Don’t ever forget that your position at this firm is fungible.” This word is grea … more →
