I have a dictionary by my bed (well, doesn't everyone?) If I come across a word when reading in bed that I've not met before or can't remember the meaning of I look it up.
Now, I don't expect this to be an everyday occurrence but if we post any words that crop up that are unusual we could see whether they are strange to each other and maybe spark a conversation.
A recent word I had to look up was
CONTRAPUNTAL
without googling anyone know what it means?
Perhaps we ought to explain the context too. I read this in relation to a heartbeat.
Another word that flummoxed OH the other evening was
APPURTENANCES
In relation to dismantling a steam engine and all its appurtenances.
Alternatively we could think up (real) words that might stump the rest of us which we could guess the meaning without the use of the internet
Now, I don't expect this to be an everyday occurrence but if we post any words that crop up that are unusual we could see whether they are strange to each other and maybe spark a conversation.
A recent word I had to look up was
CONTRAPUNTAL
without googling anyone know what it means?
Perhaps we ought to explain the context too. I read this in relation to a heartbeat.
Another word that flummoxed OH the other evening was
APPURTENANCES
In relation to dismantling a steam engine and all its appurtenances.
Alternatively we could think up (real) words that might stump the rest of us which we could guess the meaning without the use of the internet
Gardening is an excuse not to do housework
Greetings from Salisbury
Qualified member of the Confused Nutter's Club
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