15 borrowed words only smart people know
Forming / / December 30, 2020
Remember to always understand what is at stake and not get into awkward situations.
1. Plan
The word comes from the French flâner, which translates as "to walk." In Russian, the meaning has been preserved: to flyPlan - it is a leisurely walk without any specific goal. Exactly what you want to do on warm summer evenings.
2. Money-grubber
This is the name of a person who seeks profit, accumulation of money or other material wealth. Despite the fact that in creation financial pillow there is nothing wrong, the word has a negative connotation. And all because the main feature of the money-grubberMoney-grubber - greed.
3. Pipidaster
This funny word is called a fluffy brush for brushing off dust. Originally pipidastersPipidaster made from natural feathers, but now they use synthetic fibers. Such a broom is needed for cleaning fragile items that cannot be walked on with a regular rag.
4. Music stand
Another funny word that came to us from France. Translated as "desk" or "desk", but in Russian meansMusic stand an inclined music stand or books.
5. Frap
No, this is not about cold frappe coffee. FrapFrap - it means unpleasant to amaze, to stun. For example: "I was frazzled that you put on sandals and socks."
6. Haptophobia
A problem that many of us have already faced or may face after self-isolation. HaptophobiaHaptophobia - this is a panic fear of touching other people. Moreover, fear can arise not only in relation to strangers, but also to relatives and friends.
7. Equivoki
It might seem that this word would be appropriate in the menu of a Chinese restaurant. But in fact it means ambiguous hints. Therefore, if you want to be understood correctly, speak without equivocation.Equivoki.
8. Perturbation
No connection to turbines or pipes. This word is called a sudden coupPerturbation, an event that changes the usual course of things and confuses. The second meaning is a change in the path of a celestial body under the influence of the force of attraction of other bodies (useful if you are fond of astronomy).
9. Sybarite
So they say about a personSybaritewho leads an idle lifestyle and is bathed in luxury. The word comes from the name of the ancient Greek city of Sybaris. Its inhabitants were very rich and loved everything that today is united by the concept of "luxury".
10. Gimp
You probably know the expression "pull the gimmick", which is used when someone is doing something very slowly or delaying the resolution of an issue. But this is a figurative meaning, and the direct one describes the process of making a thin metal thread, which is then used for embroidery. GimpGimp, respectively, the same metal thread.
11. Transparent
If you think about demonstrations and banners, forget it. Everything is much calmer. The word comes from the English transperent, which translates as "transparent". TransparentTransparent there may be transactions, for example. This means that both parties are as honest as possible and do not hide anything.
12. Cognitive
Psychological term derived from the Latin cognitio. Literally translated - knowledge, knowledge. CognitiveCognitive processes occur in our brain when we learn something new, comprehend the world around us or ourselves. The popular expression "cognitive dissonance" describes a situation where previously acquired knowledge conflicts with new information. For example, if your friend first says she hates red and then buys a scarlet dress.
13. Trivial
Synonyms this word is banal, boring, primitive, ordinary. TrivialTrivial it can be a movie with a hackneyed plot or statements of your interlocutor, in which there is nothing fresh and original.
14. Insight
A moment of psychology again. The concept is used to describe an unexpected penetration into the very essence of something, a sudden understanding. InsightInsight closest in meaning to the phrase "Now it dawned on me!".
15. Synergy
Translated from the ancient Greek "synergy" is cooperation, commonwealth. Today, the word denotes a positive effect that occurs when several subjects or objects interact. But only if the total effect exceeds the result of the actions of each participant separately. For example, if after the merger of two companies their total profit exceeded the sum of the income of each company, we can talk about synergySynergy.
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