I think I have a pretty good vocabulary, but I’m always coming across words in my reading that I don’t know.
On Wednesdays, I look them up, and then I share them with you. This week’s words are taken from The Canine Condition by Alex Vardamis.
Do you know any of these words?
Canophobe: I can’t find a real definition for this, but I think it is being used as a description of cynophobia or a fear of dogs. If you know for sure, let me know.
Sentence: “He is, I suspect, a lifelong canophobe” (14).
Prescient: to know things before they happen
Sentence: “You’re Prescient, Paula” (36).
Proboscis: the nose or snout of a dog, bear, or other animal
Sentence: “He swings his massive head from side to side, ears erect and proboscis snuffling the breeze” (59).
Do you know any of these words? Have you stumbled across any new words in your reading this week?
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I love this idea. You are so smart to do this. Thanks helping all of us increase our vocabs.
I did know prob0scis but I’m not sure why. Thanks so much for playing along!
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CMashLovesToRead aka Cheryl “Mash”
I didn’t know any of these words. I like the word prescient. I’ll use that instead of psychic next time, I think. If I remember, that is, lol. I have a post here if you’re interested.
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@PeachyTO- I liked prescient the best as well. I’ll be by to check out your words soon!