Tag: Noun

Noun: Quiddity (KWID-uh-tee) Definition: 1. Whatever makes something the type that it is: essence. 2. A trifling point: quibble. 3. An unusual personal opinion or habit:...

Noun: Oxymoron (ox-ee-MORE-on) Definition: A phrase in which two words of contradictory meaning are used together for special effect, for example, “wise fool” or “to...

Noun: Desideratum (dih-sid-uh-RAH-tum) Definition: Something desired as essential. Sample sentence: For every unknown actor dying for a break, a speaking part in a major movie...

Noun: Borborygmus (bor-buh-RIG-mus) Definition: Intestinal rumbling caused by moving gas. Sample sentence: The hall was very quiet as the test-takers concentrated on the task at...

Noun: Wetware (WET-wair) Definition: The human brain or a human being considered especially with respect to human logical and computational capabilities. Sample sentence: With the...

Noun: Abbozzo (ah-BOH-zoh) Definition: A rough, preliminary sketch. Sample sentence: It is difficult to imagine how the beautiful sculpture was once only an abbozzo on a...

Noun: Divertissement (dih-VER-tiss-munt) Definition: 1. A dance sequence or short ballet usually used as an interlude. 2. An instrumental chamber work in several movements usually...

Noun: Sequestration  (see-kwah-STRAY-shun) Definition: 1. The act of sequestering, as with a jury. 2. A legal writ authorizing a sheriff or commissioner to take into custody the...

Noun: Verjuice (ver-JOOSS) Definition: The sour juice of crab apples or of unripe fruit; also, an acid liquor made from verjuice. Sample sentence: Winter...

Noun: Penchant (PEN-chuhnt) Definition: A liking or strong inclination for something. Sample sentence: My dog has a penchant for chasing cats.