Word of the day

[Tom Bomb]

systematicity

Invalid Link Removed is the tendency or habit of striving to approach problems in a disciplined, orderly, and systematic way. The habit of being disorganized is the opposite tendency.
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[Richland123]

Hypnagogic

Relating to the state immediately before falling asleep.

 

[Richland123]

Inveigle

Persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery.

 

[Richland123]

Organon

An instrument of thought, especially a means of reasoning or a system of logic.

 

[WG Plum]

Metanoia

NOUN 1. Change in one's way of life resulting from penitence or spiritual conversion.

 

[Richland123]

Sisyphean

Denoting or relating to a task that can never be completed.

 

[Richland123]

Vicissitude

1. A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

2. Alternation between opposite or contrasting things.

 

[StatesideRambler]

Veraison ver-Ray-zon
n.
Veraison is a stage in grape growing when the grapes begin to soften and change color on the vine, indicating the onset of ripening. As the grapevine moves into the stage of veraison, the berry starts softening up and enlarging as it accumulates sugar, while the color begins to change.

 

[Richland123]

Scantling

A specimen, sample, or small amount of something.

 

[Richland123]

Bombinate

Buzz; hum.

 

[Richland123]

Grok

1. Understand (something) intuitively or by empathy.

2. Empathize or communicate sympathetically; establish a rapport.

 

[StatesideRambler]

Grok

1. Understand (something) intuitively or by empathy.

2. Empathize or communicate sympathetically; establish a rapport.

A tip of the hat to Robert Heinlein (Stranger in a Strange Land, 1961), originator of that neologism.

 

[Richland123]

Stentorian

(Of a person's voice) Loud and powerful.

 

[Richland123]

Bravura

1. Great technical skill and brilliance shown in a performance or activity.

2. The display of great daring.

 

[Richland123]

Korero

1. A conversation, discussion, or meeting.

 

[Richland123]

Ensorcell

Enchant; fascinate.

 

[Richland123]

Abstemious

Indulging only very moderately in something, especially food and drink.

 

[Richland123]

Frisson

A sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear; a thrill.

 

[Richland123]

Halcyon

ADJECTIVE 1. Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.

NOUN 1. A mythical bird said by ancient writers to breed in a nest floating at sea at the winter solstice, charming the wind and waves into calm.

2. A tropical Asian and African kingfisher with brightly colored plumage.

 

[BargeOn]

Abstemious

Indulging only very moderately in something, especially food and drink.

Contrast to Abstemonius which being moderatly self-denying and then being sanctimonious about it.

Though I don't think you'll find it in your Funk & Wagnalls