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@Regran_ed from @etymologyexplorer - tryst: A prearranged meeting, especially between lovers. From Old French tristre (“waiting place, appointed station”), probably from Old Norse treysta (“to make safe, secure”), from traust (a general term for “confidence, trust, security, help, shelter, safe abode”) Related to 'trust' through Old Norse 'traust’ (“confidence”) 💏👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨👯‍♀️ Such passion. It makes sense for a tryst to involve a lot of trust. You’re really putting yourself out there! Happy trysting. . . . #etymologyexplorer #wordoftheday #wordfortheday #wordgram #etymologygram #word #etymology #wotd #vocabulary #learnvocabulary #learnsomethingneweveryday #becomesmartereveryday #englishvocabulary #etymologyrules #language #definition #words #dictionary #unknownwords #obscurewords #languagelovers #wordsofig #wordsmatter #wordmatters #etymologyrules - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp2YWiTgsAy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qou3hqsnvs4v

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@Regran_ed from @etymologyexplorer - docile: Yielding to control or supervision, direction, or management; subservient. From Latin docilis ("easily taught") from doceo (“I teach”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European deḱ- (“to take”). Related to 'doctor' through Latin 'doceo' ("I teach, instruct") 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ Just because the doctor said, doesn’t mean you have to be docile and blindly accept—they’re human too ya know! But really though, you should probably listen to your doctor. 😂 . . . #etymologyexplorer #wordoftheday #wordfortheday #wordgram #etymologygram #word #etymology #wotd #vocabulary #learnvocabulary #learnsomethingneweveryday #becomesmartereveryday #englishvocabulary #etymologyrules #language #definition #words #dictionary #unknownwords #obscurewords #languagelovers #wordsofig #wordsmatter #wordmatters #etymologyrules - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/BofIYSJFnaG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13fingxvb6phu

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@Regran_ed from @etymologyexplorer - niche: Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business Borrowed from French nicher (“make a nest”), from Latin nīdus (“nest”). 🐥🐥🐥 Sometimes you have to find that perfect place to nest and lay those eggs. That’s your niche! . . . #etymologyexplorer #wordoftheday #wordfortheday #wordgram #etymologygram #word #etymology #wotd #vocabulary #learnvocabulary #learnsomethingneweveryday #becomesmartereveryday #englishvocabulary #etymologyrules #language #definition #words #dictionary #unknownwords #obscurewords #languagelovers #wordsofig #wordsmatter #wordmatters #etymologyrules - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/BoeVsaBlS50/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10cgmgn4zo3yr

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Reposted from @etymologyexplorer aberration: a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome. This word is often used to describe behavior that isn’t typical. This word comes from the Latin roots ‘ab’ (away), and ‘erro’ (wander, get lost). This shows the literal sense of wandering away from what is typical! These roots also connect this to common English words like ‘error’, ‘errant’, and ‘erratic’ which help to solidify the meaning. #EtymologyExplorerOTD . . . #etymologyexplorer #wordoftheday #wordfortheday #wordgram #etymologygram #word #etymology #wotd #vocabulary #learnvocabulary #learnsomethingneweveryday #becomesmartereveryday #englishvocabulary #etymologyrules #language #definition #words #dictionary #unknownwords #obscurewords #languagelovers #wordsofig #wordsmatter #wordmatters #etymologyrules - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/B_-b0m6Ftkc/?igshid=32fo8kymwxvm

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Reposted from @etymologyexplorer soliloquy: usually refers to a dramatic device where a character speaks to themselves, allowing thoughts and feelings to be shared with the audience. This word is easy to remember once you see the roots of Latin ‘solus’ (alone), where English gets ‘solo’, and Latin ‘loquor’ (to speak), which connects it to words like ‘eloquent’ and ‘loquacious’! #EtymologyExplorerOTD . . . #etymologyexplorer #wordoftheday #wordfortheday #wordgram #etymologygram #word #etymology #wotd #vocabulary #learnvocabulary #learnsomethingneweveryday #becomesmartereveryday #englishvocabulary #etymologyrules #language #definition #words #dictionary #unknownwords #obscurewords #languagelovers #wordsofig #wordsmatter #wordmatters #etymologyrules - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/B_7wMpSlMsC/?igshid=15dgsnmc6j3r4

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Reposted from @etymologyexplorer perspicuous: Clearly expressed, easy to understand, lucid. You might talk for a long time to make sure your point is perspicuous. This word comes from the concept of seeing throughout the topic: It is from Latin ‘perspicio’ (see through) from ‘per-’ (throughout) + ‘specere’ (to observe, watch, look at), which connects it to others words related to sight such as ‘spectacles’, ‘inspect’, ‘aspect’! #EtymologyExplorerOTD . . . #etymologyexplorer #wordoftheday #wordfortheday #wordgram #etymologygram #word #etymology #wotd #vocabulary #learnvocabulary #learnsomethingneweveryday #becomesmartereveryday #englishvocabulary #etymologyrules #language #definition #words #dictionary #unknownwords #obscurewords #languagelovers #wordsofig #wordsmatter #wordmatters #etymologyrules - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/B_sX5S5l_hl/?igshid=1xm5d6nrmtcbg

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Reposted from @etymologyexplorer magnanimous: noble and generous in spirit; kind to an opponent who has been defeated From Latin ‘magnus’ (great; big), which connects it to words like ‘magnificent’ and ‘major’; and from Latin ‘animus’ (soul, mind), which connects it to ‘inanimate’ (lacking motion; not alive) and ‘unanimous’ (literally “of one mind”). When I see this word I visualize someone whose kindness and generosity is swelling up inside them to the point they can’t contain it! #EtymologyExplorerOTD . . . #etymologyexplorer #wordoftheday #wordfortheday #wordgram #etymologygram #word #etymology #wotd #vocabulary #learnvocabulary #learnsomethingneweveryday #becomesmartereveryday #englishvocabulary #etymologyrules #language #definition #words #dictionary #unknownwords #obscurewords #languagelovers #wordsofig #wordsmatter #wordmatters #etymologyrules - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/B_pw4mPFrMy/?igshid=1qscm4sk57sm7

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Reposted from @etymologyexplorer Palliative: serving to extenuate or mitigate (usually pain) From Latin ‘pallium’ (clothing, cloak), which is from Proto-Indo-European ‘pel-’ (to cover, wrap; skin, hide; cloth) and connects this word to ‘pelt’ This term is usually used in the medical sense of something to minimize the progression of a (possibly incurable) disease and relieve symptoms. It descends from a sense of covering things up, and that’s how it’s connected to words like ‘pelt’! #EtymologyExplorerOTD . . . #etymologyexplorer #wordoftheday #wordfortheday #wordgram #etymologygram #word #etymology #wotd #vocabulary #learnvocabulary #learnsomethingneweveryday #becomesmartereveryday #englishvocabulary #etymologyrules #language #definition #words #dictionary #unknownwords #obscurewords #languagelovers #wordsofig #wordsmatter #wordmatters #etymologyrules - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nLJcIl2y7/?igshid=152x5wzrzdxyf