Word of the Day | Mizzle

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“Knowledge would be fatal. It is the uncertainty that charms one. A mist makes things wonderful.” ~Oscar Wilde

When faced with difficult questions politicians are known to mizzle a lot of words in order to obscure a real answer.


Word of the Day

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020

mizzle

mizuhl ] 

verb (used with or without object)

to rain in fine drops; drizzle; mist.


Word of the Day Credit: Dictionary.com

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Word of the Day | Definiendum

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Good advice for people attempting to complicate and confuse the listener about things that really aren’t complicated or confusing (i.e. lawyers & politicians).


Word of the Day

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2020

definiendum
[ dih-fin-ee-en-duhm ] 

noun

something that is or is to be defined, especially the term at the head of a dictionary entry.


Word of the Day Credit: Dictionary.com

Word of the Day | Canting

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“The self-righteous scream judgements against others to hide the noise of skeletons dancing in their own closets.” ~John Mark Green

Word of the Day

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020

canting
kan-ting ] 

adjective

affectedly or hypocritically pious or righteous: a canting social reformer.


Word of the Day Credit: Dictionary.com