Tag: Noun

(count) 1 : an animal or plant that is produced from two animals or plants of different kinds a hybrid of two roses 2 : something that is formed by combining two or more things The band plays a hybrid Read More …

Hoopla refers to talk or writing that is designed to get people excited about or interested in something, often with the implication that the person using the word does not find the thing exciting or interesting. Marvin didn’t understand all Read More …

(count) a large stiff ring that is worn as jewelry around the arm, wrist, or ankle She wore plastic bangles on both wrists.

Midriff refers to the area around a person’s middle, that is, the front of their body between the chest and the waist. Even the store’s winter line of clothing includes a number of midriff-baring tops, albeit paired with oversized cardigans Read More …

1 : (noncount) : a dish of meat, vegetables, and paprika that is slowly cooked in liquid Hungarian goulash 2 : (singular) : a mixture of different things a goulash of facts and figures

To cast aspersion (or aspersions) on someone is to criticize them harshly or unfairly: aspersion is defined as “a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone’s reputation, or the act of making such a charge.” Aspersion may also refer Read More …

(count) 1 : the colored part of your eye 2 : plural irises also iris : a plant with long pointed leaves and large blue or yellow flowers

Jurisprudence is a formal word that typically refers to the science or philosophy of law, or to a system or body of law. An undergraduate class on jurisprudence inspired her decision to go to law school.

(count) 1 : the base of a column or other tall object the pedestal of a vase/lamp/statue 2 : used to describe the position of someone who is admired, successful, etc. Her boyfriend put/placed her on a pedestal. (=thought of Read More …

Fealty is an old-fashioned and somewhat literary word that refers to intense loyalty or fidelity to a person, group, etc. More narrowly, fealty refers to the fidelity of a vassal or feudal tenant to their lord. Authors who inspire such Read More …