phenomenology – noun
The study of the development of human consciousness and self-awareness as a preface to or a part of philosophy.
As in: “The Tree of Life is peak Malick phenomenology.”
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Word of the Week…
Yeoman – noun
Efficient or useful help in need.
As in… “A true ally is a yeoman, not wishy-washy, or a poseur.”
Your Word of the Week…Grass Widow…
Christina’s World, Wyeth (MoMA)
grass widow
noun
1
a : a discarded mistress
b : a woman who has had an illegitimate child
2
a : a woman whose husband is temporarily away from her
b : a woman divorced or separated from her husband
“That’s some archaic bullshit right there. Grass widow. You may as well just say a woman without a man. As if she’s useless without one.”
Your word of the week…
can·ny (kn)
adj. can·ni·er, can·ni·est
1. Careful and shrewd, especially where one’s own interests are concerned.
2. Cautious in spending money; frugal.
3. Scots
a. Steady, restrained, and gentle.
b. Snug and quiet.
As in: “You are too canny to lose this job.”
I’ve always liked this word, and then I looked up the etymology. It’s Scots, of course
Your word of the week…
Frisson:
noun
1. frisson, shiver, chill, quiver, shudder, thrill, tingle an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
Not to be confused with frission
