Coruscation [cor-ə-SKEY-shən]

Part of speech: noun

Origin: Latin, early 18th century

1. (Of light) Flash or sparkle.

Examples of coruscation in a sentence

"The disco ball shot a shimmering coruscation around the dance floor when the spotlight hit it."

"I want a light fixture in the entrance that gives off more of a coruscation than a gentle glow."

Circumlocution [sir-kəm-lo-KYOO-shən]

Part of speech: noun

Origin: Latin, 16th century

1. The use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive.

Examples of circumlocution in a sentence

"The drawn-out speech was not only boring, but also pure circumlocution."

"His attempt at circumlocution didn’t fool his mother when she asked where he was last night."

Absquatulate [ab-SKWACH-ə-late]

Part of speech: verb

Origin: American English, mid-19th century

1. Leave abruptly.

Examples of absquatulate in a sentence

"When the back porch light turned on, the sneaky raccoons absquatulated."

"As soon as the cake is cut, I want to absquatulate."

Malapropism [MAL-əprop-iz-əm]

Part of speech: noun

Origin: English, mid-19th century

1. The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect, as in, for example, "dance a flamingo" (instead of flamenco).

Examples of malapropism in a sentence

"Second-language learners are likely to use some comical malapropisms as they practice their skills."

"She stumbled in her introduction with a malapropism, but the rest of the speech went well."

Uxorious [uhk-SOR-ee-əs]

Part of speech: adjective

Origin: Latin, late 16th century

1. Having or showing an excessive or submissive fondness for one's wife.

Examples of uxorious in a sentence

"His uxorious habit of giving flowers to his wife every Friday earned him some teasing at the florist. "

"After 50 years of marriage, he still felt as uxorious as he did on their wedding day."

Risible [RIZ-ə-bəl]

Part of speech: adjective

Origin: Latin, mid-16th century

1. Such as to provoke laughter.

2. (Of a person) Having the faculty or power of laughing; inclined to laugh.

Examples of risible in a sentence

"I was in a grumpy mood, but the risible new cartoon show turned it around."

"He's such a risible guy; he always seems to have a smile on his face. "

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Jabberwocky [JAB-ər-wok-ee]

Part of speech: noun

Origin: British English, 1871

1. Invented or meaningless language; nonsense.

Examples of jabberwocky in a sentence

"The silly poem she wrote to amuse her nieces was a piece of pure jabberwocky. "

"Fantasy books are full of jabberwocky and mythical creatures. "

Verisimilitude [ver-ə-sə-MIL-ə-tood]

Part of speech: noun

Origin: Latin, 16th century

1. The appearance of being true or real.

Examples of verisimilitude in a sentence

"The critics panned the play as lacking verisimilitude, specifically because of its over-the-top acting."

"Animated movies don't have verisimilitude, but their fantastical nature is what makes them so popular."

Panacea [pan-ə-SEE-ə]

Part of speech: noun

Origin: Greek, 16th century

1. A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

Examples of panacea in a sentence

"Even with the advancements of modern medicine, some people hope to find a panacea to cure all illnesses."

"My neighbors have wishful thinking that the new traffic light on our street will be a panacea."