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Word Nerd: Berserk

Berserk is such a fun word to use - I mean saying one is going totally berserk just sounds awesome, though I suppose the reality may not be quite the same. Berserk even looks slightly frenzied in it's spelling and sounds it in it's pronunciation. Certainly, berserk is a rather simple word but it's one… Continue reading Word Nerd: Berserk

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Word Nerd: Wifty

Wifty is a fun word that can easily be used interchangeably with ditzy since they mean the same things - impractical, flighty, or unfocused. Wifty is a slang term, and one I find to be endearing, since I am a ditz. Seriously, my mind wanders and follows it's own courses of thought which can lead… Continue reading Word Nerd: Wifty

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Word Nerd: Kef

Kef is a truly gorgeous word, I mean when one of the definitions reads "A condition marked by voluptuous and dreamy repose and the passive enjoyment of languor." how could it be anything else? Kef is also used to describe a smoking material (such as marijuana) that produces a drowsy, contented state. While that makes… Continue reading Word Nerd: Kef

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Word Nerd: Lethologica

Lethologica is the inability to remember the correct word, or in layman's terms, tip of the tongue syndrome. While lethologica can be a rather debilitating psychological phenomenon, it's normally just a slight and occasional nuisance for the majority of people. I mean we have all been in a conversation or writing a note when our… Continue reading Word Nerd: Lethologica

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Word Nerd: Melomania

Melomania is essentially describing someone who has a mania for melody or music. Melomania certainly has it's obsessive extremes, however, I think that most people have a certain fondness for music. Music, melodies, tones, sounds, each of these has the ability to touch us and move us to our very core. Music reaches into us,… Continue reading Word Nerd: Melomania

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Word Nerd: Roseate

Roseate is a word much needed right now since it means dwelling on hopeful aspects, and being bright and optimistic. To roseately view the world is not a bad thing, and by doing so doesn't mean ignoring the unfavorable or the ugly. To be roseate in one's views, I think you are choosing to focus… Continue reading Word Nerd: Roseate