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Vorfreude means joyful anticipation. More specifically, vorfreude is the feeling of anticipation of something pleasurable or desired in the future. Vorfreude is pronounced for-froi-duh (don't let that v fool you). Vorfreude is a German word that doesn't have an equal in the English language, at least not one that fully "gets" the full meaning since… Continue reading Word Nerd: Vorfreude
A Feminist is any person who believes in the social, political, and economic equality of all genders, regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, religion, ability, and sexual orientation. A feminist is one who supports feminism and feminism is the belief that all women and all men should have equal rights and opportunities. This definition of… Continue reading Word Nerd: Feminist
Hiemal means pertaining to winter. Hiemal derives from the Latin word hiems (winter) which is also the base for the term hibernate. Hiemal is anything characteristic of, or occurring in winter. Hiemal is also a less common word for hibernal which has the same definition (and if you are like me, you're going "less common?!").… Continue reading Word Nerd: Hiemal
Pulchritude is great physical beauty. Pulchritude derives from the Latin adjective pulcher (beautiful). Various forms of pulchritude include the verb pulchrify (which means beautify) and the adjective pulchritudinous (which has the same meaning as pulchritude). Each form of pulchritude describes a heartbreaking, breathtaking form of physical beauty. While most would use pulchritude to characterize someone… Continue reading Word Nerd: Pulchritude
Querencia means home, a favorite spot. Querencia can also mean the part of a bullring where the bull takes its stand, however I much prefer the metaphysical concept. Querencia derives from the Spanish verb querer (to desire) which derives from the Latin quaerere (seek, gain, obtain). Combined these provide the base for the concept of… Continue reading Word Nerd: Querencia
Auld Lang Syne means the good old times. Auld Lang Syne is Scottish and literally translates as “old long since”. Auld Land Syne was popularized as a poem written by Robert Burns in 1788, though it was being used in Scottish folk songs as early as the 1500's. Auld Lang Syne is often deemed the… Continue reading Word Nerd: Auld Lang Syne
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