Cognoscenti: people who are considered to be especially well informed about a particular subject.
Fossorial
"A fossorial animal is one that is adapted to digging and which lives primarily underground."
Cognoscenti: people who are considered to be especially well informed about a particular subject.
Great word
Can anyone help me with the word forfend?
Having trouble applying it
archaic
1. avert, keep away, or prevent (something evil or unpleasant).
"“The fiend forfend” said the grim Earl"
2. protect (something) by precautionary measures.
"the sacrifice of Mississippi was forfended against even the treason of Wilkinson"
lilt
noun
a characteristic rising and falling of the voice when speaking; a pleasant gentle accent.
"he spoke with a faint but recognizable Irish lilt"
garrulous
adjective
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
"Polonius is portrayed as a foolish, garrulous old man"
Can anyone help me with the word forfend?
Having trouble applying it
archaic
1. avert, keep away, or prevent (something evil or unpleasant).
"“The fiend forfend” said the grim Earl"
2. protect (something) by precautionary measures.
"the sacrifice of Mississippi was forfended against even the treason of Wilkinson"
"Frank forfeited his rights to forfend his family"
It's like the precautionary word for defend
Copacetic
adjective
Meaning: in excellent order.
"he said to tell you everything is copacetic"
Not sure if I'd ever use it but first time I've heard it