The word for today is…
paucity (noun) -
1: smallness of number : fewness
2: smallness of quantity : dearth
Source : Merriam-Webster
Etymology : Paucity refers to "littleness" in numbers (as in "a paucity of facts") or quantity ("a paucity of common sense"). The word comes from paucus, Latin for "little."
If you enjoyed this Good Oil word of the day please consider sharing it with your friends and, especially, your children.
The word for today is… nabob (noun) - 1: a provincial governor of the Mogul empire in India 2: a person of great wealth or prominence Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : In India's Mogul Empire, founded in the 16th century, provincial governors carried the Urdu title of nawāb. In 1612,
The word for today is… umami (noun, adjective) - noun : the taste sensation that is produced by several amino acids and nucleotides (such as glutamate and aspartate) and has a rich or meaty flavor characteristic of cheese, cooked meat, mushrooms, soy, and ripe tomatoes adjective : being, inducing, or marked by one
The word for today is… subtle (adjective) - 1a: pleasing to the senses in a mild or nuanced way : delicate, elusive b: difficult to understand or perceive : obscure sense 1c c: clever and indirect : disguised in purpose, also : gentle 2: having or involving keen perception or insight 3a: highly skillful : expert
The word for today is… null (adjective, noun, verb) - adjective 1: having no legal or binding force : invalid 2: amounting to nothing : nil 3: having no value : insignificant 4a: having no elements b: having zero as a limit c of a matrix : having all elements equal to zero 5a: indicating
Please read our rules before you start commenting on The Good Oil to avoid a temporary or permanent ban.
John was an exceptionally fine gentleman who enjoyed sharing his knowledge at Antique Arms meetings every month. Such was his vast knowledge of naval matters, we used to joke he started his naval career as ship’s boy for Noah and was a close advisor to Vice-Admiral Nelson. Navy
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
