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kerplunk
adverb
with or as if with a sudden muffled thud
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EXAMPLES OF KERPLUNK
- The bowling ball rolled off the rack and hit the ground kerplunk.
- I threw the rock into the lake, and it splashed kerplunk into the water.
opsimath
[ op-suh-math ]
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noun
a person who begins to learn late in life
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- Formed from the Greek opsimathēs, from opse, “late” + -mathēs, adj. derivative of manthánein, “learn.”
- Compare with polymath and chrestomathy.
EXAMPLES OF OPSIMATH
- The opsimath eagerly enrolled in university courses, proving that it’s never too late to learn.
As an opsimath, she enjoyed challenging herself with new academic subjects well into her senior years.
erudite
adjective
characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly
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- First recorded between 1375–1425.
- From Latin ērudītus, equivalent to ērud(ē)- (ē-, intensive prefix + rud-, “unformed, rough, rude”) + -ītus, adjective suffix.
- See origin at e-1, rude, -ite2.
EXAMPLES OF ERUDITE
- She impressed the interview panel with her erudite responses, showcasing her extensive knowledge of the subject.
- During the debate, his erudite arguments made it clear he had thoroughly researched the topic.
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