SCIOLISM

sciolism

(noun) pretentious superficiality of knowledge

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sciolism (countable and uncountable, plural sciolisms)

The practice, or an instance, of expressing opinions on something which one knows only superficially or has little real understanding of.

Source: Wiktionary


Sci"o*lism, n. Etym: [See Sciolist.]

Definition: The knowledge of a sciolist; superficial knowledge.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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14 May 2024

CHOKER

(noun) an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation; “he could win if he wasn’t a choker”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.

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