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A little about the blog so far:

This blog is for filtering words by type, connotation, meaning, and literary genre they’re likely to pop up in.  So far, it only has 32 words at this moment of posting.  When the post count hits 100, a list of tags will be published, making this blog much easier to search through.  I apologize for the inconvenience, and hope you bear with the blog until then.

Currently, I’m copying definitions out of these sites:

a: Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, for general definitions b: Merriam-Webster’s English-Learner’s Dictionary, when Merriam-Webster’s dictionary is a bit too wordy or obscure c: Dictionary.com, for more general definitions

I find words through various sources and sites, including:

general online reading & research

pinterest

other tumblr post

video games I am fond of, like Amercian McGee’s Alice

word list around the net

Sometimes the post have different formats as I’m not quite sure which I like best.  Feel free to comment on what format you like best.

The queue runs three times a day and over 30 words are scheduled to be posted within the upcoming weeks.  I might bump up the queue if I can get 30+ more words in by next week.  

If you have a word or three you particularly like, feel free to ask for it to be put up or submit a definition yourself.  Or, if you’d like some words related to a specific topic, feeling, etc., feel free to send in an ask for those as well.

Thank you for following the blog so far, I’m glad to see people enjoy words as much as I do. ❤

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nonpareil

having no equal

#English Vocabulary #english dictionary #dictionary #vocabulary #the best #best #positive #adjectives #descriptors #perfect #top

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delicatessen

ready-to-eat food products (such as cooked meats and prepared salads)

#vocabulary #English Vocabulary #dictionary #english dictionary #food #meals #nouns #eating

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cytherean

of or relating to the planet Venus

#english dictionary #dictionary #vocabulary #English Vocabulary #venus #planets #celesital #astrology #space #uncommon words #alien

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cumulus

heap, accumulation

a dense puffy cloud form having a flat base and rounded outlines often piled up like a mountain 

#vocabulary #English Vocabulary #dictionary #english dictionary #pile #group #lots #hill #heap #many #clouds #fluffy #soft #sweet #scienticic

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amberina

a late 19th century American clear glassware of a graduated color that shades from ruby to amber

#vocabulary #English Vocabulary #dictionary #english dictionary #amber #colors #nouns #glass #red #orange #gold #yellow #objects #items #uncommon words

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ilk

sort or kind

#vocabulary #English Vocabulary #english dictionary #nouns #dictionary #sort #kind #groups #people #similar #kin #family #friends #type #collective nouns

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sumptuous

extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent

#vocabulary #English Vocabulary #dictionary #english dictionary #adjectives #rich #luxurious #good #positive #costly #money #wealth #wealthy #plenty #descriptions #grand #cool #romance #romantic

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aerie

the nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop

obsolete : a brood of birds of prey

an elevated often secluded dwelling, structure, or position 

#vocabulary #English Vocabulary #dictonary #english dictionary #animals #related to animals #birds #avians #zoology #biology #places #locations #nouns #tall #high #up

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venerate

to feel or show deep respect for (someone or something that is considered great, holy, etc.)

#english dictionary #vocabulary #English Vocabulary #dictionary #respect #love #relationships #people #verbs #honor #worship #grand #grandiose #fantasy #romance #romantic #cult related #horror #emotions

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hegemony

preponderant, influence or authority over others, domination

the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group

#uncommon words #vocabulary #English Vocabulary #english dictionary #dictionary #political #dominiance #formal #wars #politics #culture #world #cities #towns #influence #power #control #groups #relationships

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numinous

having a mysterious, holy, or spiritual quality

#English Vocabulary #english dictionary #dictionary #vocabulary #mysterious #holy #spiritual #strange #odd #supernatural #spooky #amazing #impressive #great #romantic #romance #gothic #horror #fantasy

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contretemps

an inopportune or embarrassing occurrence or situation

dispute, argument 

#vocabulary #English Vocabulary #english dictionary #dictionary #fight #argument #dispute #mistake #embarrasing #embarassment #embarassed #fantasy #political #scifi #drama #things #nouns

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a priori

relating to what can be known through an understanding of how certain things work rather than by observation

a posteriori

relating to what can be known by observation rather than through an understanding of how certain things work

#vocabulary #English Vocabulary #dictionary #english dictionary #latin #latin phrases borrowed by english #knowledge #learning #smart #detective #mystery #foresight #psychic #observation #senses #looking #technical #formal #descriptors

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bucolic

of or relating to the country or country life, pastoral

#vocabulary #English Vocabulary #dictionary #english dictionary #nature #romantic #pleasant #lovely #good #positive #adjectives #plants #flowers #serene

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admonish

to speak to (someone) in a way that expresses disapproval or criticism,  especially in a gentle, earnest, or solicitous manner

to tell or urge (someone) to do something

#vocabulary #English Vocabulary #dictionary #english dictionary #speech #words to describe speech #critique #criticism #criticize #warn #verbs #urgent #urge #now #time #ask

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austere

simple or plain : not fancy

of a person : having a serious and unfriendly quality

having few pleasures : simple and harsh

#vocabulary #English Vocabulary #english dictionary #dictionary #simple #plain #qualities #descriptors #personality #normal #boring #serious #cold #harsh #unfriendly #minimalistic #minimal #adjectives