Saturday, October 27, 2007

Words, words, words

lexiphanes (lex-SIF-uh-neez) noun

One who uses words pretentiously.

[From Greek lexiphanes (phrase monger), from lexis (word or phrase) + -phaneia
(to show).]

neophyte \NEE-uh-fyte\ noun

1 : a new convert : proselyte
2 : novice
*3 : tyro, beginner

sciophilous, adj.
(Of plants) shade-loving; thriving in shady conditions

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