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LIAISE
PRONUNCIATION: (lee-AYZ)
MEANING: verb intr.: 1. To establish a connection with someone in a different group or organization for purposes of working together, coordinating efforts, exchanging information, etc. 2. To act as a link between two or more parties.
ETYMOLOGY: Back-formation from liaison, from French liaison, from Latin ligation (binding), from ligare (to bind). The word rose to prominence as British military slang during WWII. Earliest documented use: 1928. ______________________________
LIMA IS E - what they say in Peru, Indiana, about the city in Ohio (YCLIU)
LIPAISE - a fat-digesting enzyme, sort of
TIA-ISE - to make your sister into an aunt by giving birth
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JERRY-BUILD
PRONUNCIATION: (JER-ee-bild)
MEANING: verb tr.: To build cheaply and sloppily.
ETYMOLOGY: Back-formation from jerry-built. Further derivation unknown. Earliest documented use: 1832. _______________________________
JERRY-BUILT - made in Germany in WWI
JERSY-BUILD - to make left-handed (if you come from NYC)
MERRY-BUILD - to construct in Santa's factory at the North Pole
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OSMOSE
PRONUNCIATION: (OZ/OS-mos)
MEANING: verb tr., intr.: 1. To diffuse gradually. 2. To undergo or to subject to osmosis: the diffusion of fluid from a solution of low concentration to one of high concentration through a semipermeable membrane.
ETYMOLOGY: Back-formation from osmosis, from Greek osmos (to push). Earliest documented use: 1884, for osmosis: 1863. ______________________________________________
OZMOSE - how Bullwinlke goes off to see the Wizard
O, S'MORE - Well, if you don't want to toast marshmallows over the campfire, what would you like?
DOS MOUSE - how you use the Disk Operating System
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MANUMISE
PRONUNCIATION: (MAN-yuh-myz)
MEANING: verb tr.: To free from slavery, servitude, or restraint.
ETYMOLOGY: Back-formation from manumission, from Latin manus (hand) + mittere (to let go). Earliest documented use: 1523. A synonym is manumit. _______________________________
MANI-MISE - to get one's nails cared for cheaply
CANUMISE - to turn into a dog (especially during a full moon)
MANUMIST - Fella, you have lousy aim!
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ENTHUSE
PRONUNCIATION: (en-THOOS)
MEANING: verb tr.: 1. To make someone enthusiastic. 2. To express something with enthusiasm. verb intr.: To display enthusiasm.
ETYMOLOGY: back-formation from enthusiasm, from Latin enthusiasmus (inspiration), from Greek enthousiasmos, from enthousiazein (to be inspired by a god), from theos (god). Earliest documented use: 1827. ______________________________
ANTHUSE - to sing The Star-Spangled Banner with fervor
ENT HUSH - a silence among the tree creatures of Middle Earth
ENTHOUSE - to increase by three orders of magnitude
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ARISTOLOGY
PRONUNCIATION: (ar-uh-STOL-uh-jee)
MEANING: noun: The art of dining.
ETYMOLOGY: From Greek ariston (breakfast, lunch) + -logy (study). Earliest documented use: 1835. _______________________
ARUSTOLOGY - how to make stainless steel
TRISTOLOGY - science of sadness
WRISTOLOGY - telling the time by looking at the back of your hand
ARISTOTLOGY - the Greek philosopher is kinda sluggish today
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DIABLERIE
PRONUNCIATION: (dee-AH-bluh-ree or dee-AB-luh-ree)
MEANING: noun: 1. Sorcery; witchcraft; black magic. 2. A representation of devils or demons in art or literature. 3. Mischievous manner or conduct.
ETYMOLOGY: From French diable (devil), from Latin diabolus (devil), from Greek diabolos (slanderer), from diaballein (to slander), from dia- (across) + ballein (to hurl). Earliest documented use: 1653. ___________________________
VIABLERIE - assorted living things
DISABLERIE - various unspecified handicaps
LIABLERIE - legal exposures of all sorts
D-I-Y-BLERIE - small home repair projects, when paying a professional isn't needed
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HELIOPHILOUS
PRONUNCIATION: (hee-lee-AH-fuh-luhs)
MEANING: adjective: Fond of or adapted to sunlight.
ETYMOLOGY: From Greek helio- (sun) + -philous (liking). Earliest documented use: 1860. ______________________________
HELICOPHILOUS - fond of screws
HELIOPILOUS - golden-blond-haired
HELPOPHILOUS - willing to assist anyone, anywhere, any time
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LOTIC
PRONUNCIATION: (LOH-tik)
MEANING: adjective: Relating to or living in flowing water.
ETYMOLOGY: From Latin lotus (washed), past participle of lavere (to wash). Earliest documented use: 1916. A counterpart word is lenitic/lentic (living in still water). _____________________________________
LORIC - describing Dr Seuss’ Lorax
PLOTIC - (sometimes PLOTTIC) - conspiratorial
LOUIC - comme seize Rois de France
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UMBRIFEROUS
PRONUNCIATION: (uhm-BRIF-uh-ruhs)
MEANING: adjective: Casting a shadow.
ETYMOLOGY: From Latin umbra (shade, shadow) + ferre (to bear). Some related words are umbrella, adumbrate, and somber. Earliest documented use: 1616. __________________
NUMBRIFEROUS - quantitative
LUMBRIFEROUS - made of ironwood
UMP-RIFEROUS - describing a game with too many officials on the field
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