Month 2- Words so far
Following is a recap of Month 2, for those who have missed.
Following is a recap of Month 2, for those who have missed.
Connotation means the associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its explicit or primary meaning. or something suggested or implied by a word or thing, rather than being explicitly named or described. or in Logic. the set of attributes constituting the meaning of a term and thus determining the range of objects…
Ditheism means a belief in two gods, especially as independent and opposed principles of good and evil. The belief in two antagonistic deities, one a force for good, one for evil. By contrast, ditheism or bitheism implies (at least) two gods. While bitheism implies harmony, ditheism implies rivalry and opposition, such as between good and…
Word for today is Sylvan means of, relating to, or inhabiting the woods. The word originates from the Latin term for “forest” sylva. I came across this word while reading Mark Twain’s The Innocents Abroad; or The New Pilgrim’s Progress Below is the extract- The scene thrills one like military music!….wide grass- carpeted avenues that…
Aeipathy means an enduring and consuming passion
Beguile means deceive Don’t let the mermaids beguile you with their siren songs.
Pollotarian means A pollotarian is someone who will not eat the flesh of any red meat mammals but does include chicken, turkey, and other poultry. They may or may not also exclude fish, seafood or products like eggs and dairy from their diet. Reasons for exclusion vary from taste preferences to ethical issues. Many pollotarians buy their…