The pleasant loamy smell of rain on the ground; especially after a long dry spell
Derived from Greek petro (meaning rock) and ichor (a substance thought to flow through the veins of Gods). Coined in 1964 by Isabel Joy Bear and R.G Thomas in an article.
(2) Paroxysm Par-uh-K-siz-Um
Invoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
Pungent to smell
Originates in circa 1350 and comes from Middle English Poynaunt meaning to prick.
A sudden attack of violent expression, emotion or action.
(4) Poignant POI-yuh-nt
A sudden severe increase in the intensity of a disease.
First known use in the 15th Century. Derives from Greek 'Paroxysmos' meaning irritation.
(3) Ultra-Crepidarian Ul-TR-ah-cr-EP-i-DARE-ee-an
Someone who offers advice or criticism in matters beyond their scope.
Coined by essayist William Hazlitt in 1819 in a letter. It is derived from Latin meaning 'beyond the sole', and is an allusion to when Apelle's, a famous Greek painter, painting was criticized by a shoe maker. He answered “the cobbler should stick to his last". Apparently.
Invoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
Pungent to smell
Originates in circa 1350 and comes from Middle English Poynaunt meaning to prick.
(5) ABSONANT Ab-SON-ant
Dichordant; Unresonable.
Appears in the Mid-16th Century and derives from Latin with "ab" meaning "away,from" and "sonant" meaning "sounding"
(6) Perused pe-rus-ed
To read thoroughly and carefully
Comes from the Middle English word "perusen" which means 'to use up'.
Dichordant; Unresonable.
Appears in the Mid-16th Century and derives from Latin with "ab" meaning "away,from" and "sonant" meaning "sounding"
(6) Perused pe-rus-ed
To read thoroughly and carefully
Comes from the Middle English word "perusen" which means 'to use up'.
(7)Prognosticated
prog-NOS-ti-cated
To be prophesied or foretold of.
1375- 1425; late Middle English came from Medieval Latin "prognosticatus" meaning 'sign of the future'.
(8) Akrasia a-CRAY-zia
To be prophesied or foretold of.
1375- 1425; late Middle English came from Medieval Latin "prognosticatus" meaning 'sign of the future'.
(8) Akrasia a-CRAY-zia
The state of mind in which someone acts against their better judgement through weakness of will, even to the point of contradicting their own morals. From early 19th century Greek 'akratos' with 'a' meaning 'without' and 'kratos' meaning 'power and strength'.
