Phonetic Spelling: an-uh-kuh-LOO-thon Part(s) of Speech: noun Meaning(s): A construction involving a break in grammatical sequence, as It makes me so—I just get angry. An instance of anacoluthia Example: […]
Phonetic Spelling: an-uh-kuh-LOO-thon Part(s) of Speech: noun Meaning(s): A construction involving a break in grammatical sequence, as It makes me so—I just get angry. An instance of anacoluthia Example: […]
Phonetic Spelling: kat-uh-KREE-sis Part(s) of Speech: noun Meaning(s): Misuse or strained use of words, as in a mixed metaphor, occurring either in error or for rhetorical effect. Example: This monstrous […]
Phonetic Spelling: uh-POF-uh-sis Part(s) of Speech: noun Meaning(s): Denial of one’s intention to speak of a subject that is at the same time named or insinuated, as “I shall […]
Phonetic Spelling: TAHR-di-greyd Part(s) of Speech: adjective; noun Meaning(s): (adj.) Slow in pace or movement. (adj.)Belonging or pertaining to the phylum Tardigrada. (n.)Also called bear animalcule, water bear. Any […]
For some time now there have been discussions with a number of Brothers relative to whether or not a campaign for Eastern Region Vice President was warranted. […]
Phonetic Spelling: hur-TEL-uhs Part(s) of Speech: verb Meaning(s): Minutely hirsute. Example: Any noticeable hirsute or even hirtellous shadings visible upon the represented, unclothed, female form, anywhere below the eyebrows, say, is, in the judgment of this Department… — Frank Yerby, Tobias […]
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