Monday, 16 July 2012

words

  • gorgonize - to have a paralyzing or mesmerizing effect on: Stupefy or petrify
  • dactylion - an anatomical landmark located at the tip of the middle finger.
  • enantiodromia - the changing of something into its opposite.
  • hamartia - the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall.
  • ktenology - the science of putting people to death.
  • montivagant - wandering over hills and mountains.
  • ostentiferous - bringing omens or unnatural or supernatural manifestations.
  • ultracrepidarian - a person who gives opinions and advice on matters outside of one's knowledge.
  • yonderly - mentally or emotionally distant; absent-minded.
source (with illustrations of the words)
http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2012/07/02/project-twins-unusual-words/