[splurj] Phonetic (Standard) IPA (still some type of beer) Verb to indulge oneself in some luxury or pleasure, especially a costly one. Noun an ostentatious display, especially an extravagantly expensive one. EXPLANATION Splurge appears to be a a
[ga-stron–uh-mee] Phonetic (Standard) IPA (this has to be a beer) noun the art or science of good eating or a style of cooking or eating. – ref big backs and blown butts EXPLANATION gastronomy is how some
[awr-thoh–uh-pee, awr-thoh-ep-ee] Phonetic (Standard)IPA (bitter beer) noun the study of correct pronunciation. corresponding in structure and in origin, but not necessarily in function. examples He was indecisive, but the plan was to leave the word caramel alone since he was unsure
[huh–mol–uh-guhs, hoh-] Phonetic (Standard)IPA (still some type of beer) adjective having the same or a similar relation; corresponding, as in relative position or structure – ref baby oil, jail corresponding in structure and in origin, but not necessarily in function.
[muhs-i-teyt] Phonetic (Standard)IPA (still some type of beer) Obsolete – mussitated, mussitating to mutter; mumble. Origin 1620–30; < Latin mussitātus (to sound nasally be full of mucus see phlegm), equivalent to muss to mutter + fuss How to use: He was
[lim-uh-nl] Phonetic (Standard)IPA (still a bitter type of beer) Psychological adjective: the threshold at which a stimulus begins to produce an effect (see stroking) – relating to, or situated at the limen/liwomen/lipeople How to use: The responses to liminal stimulation
[oz-moh-sis, os-] Phonetic (Standard)IPA (just beer) noun: Physical Chemistry, Cell Biology. The tendency of a fluid, usually water, to pass through… equalizing the concentrations of materials on either side of the membrane. the diffusion of fluids through membranes or porous
[pur-myoo-tey-shuhn] Phonetic (Standard)IPA (where can I find this beer) noun: the act of permuting or permutating; alteration; transformation. Synonyms: change, transmutation, modification an arrangement of a set of objects or elements in a specific order or placement. Mathematics – often
[ver-uh-si-mil-i-tood, -tyood] Phonetic (Standard)IPA (still just beer) noun: The appearance or semblance of truth; genuineness; authenticity something, as an assertion, having merely the appearance of truth. Origin of verisimilitude First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin (but yet very Italian in
Putting it all together Kernels of the Week ending Nov 15 2025 On my walk this morning I spotted a bow-legged brindled dog, who was struggling to walk, and every few steps laid down because of some apparently strong acedia
