Planning to Retire Soon!

If you are planning to retire in the Philippines soon, I suggest you visit several excellent websites on pro's and cons of retiring in the Philippines. However if you want to retire in the provinces, where life is simple, standard of living cheaper, less traffic congestion and pollution, availability of fresh seafood and vegetables compared to the big cities, my island province is the place for you! If this is your first time in my site, welcome. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on the infringement of your copyrights. The photo above is the front yard of Chateau Du Mer- Our Retirement Home in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines

Friday, July 19, 2024

Ten Unusual Words to Add to Your Vocabulary-Part 2

This a continuation of my blog series on Unusual words to spice up your writings or add to your vocabulary. Enjoy!  





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Transmogrify
trans-MAH-ɡrə-fai
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Part of Speech verb
Unknown, mid-17th century
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Definition: Transmogrify
Transform in a surprising or magical manner.

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Chartreuse
shar-TROOS
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Part of Speech noun
French, late 19th century
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Definition: Chartreuse
A pale green or yellow liqueur made from brandy and aromatic herbs.

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Stochastic
stə-KAS-tik
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Greek, mid-17th century
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Definition: Stochastic
Randomly determined; having a random probability distribution or pattern that may be analyzed statistically but may not be predicted precisely.

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Glyptic
GLIP-tik
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French, early 19th century
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Definition: Glyptic
Of or concerning carving or engraving.

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Sprezzatura
sprets-ə-TYOOR-ə
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Italian, early 15th century
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Definition: Sprezzatura
Studied carelessness, especially as a characteristic quality or style of art or literature.

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Rupestrian
roo-PES-tree-ən
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Latin, late 18th century
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