Vocabulary Mnemonics Episode 84: Bathetic, Veblen Good, Furcula, and more
Sep 20, 2025
Get ready to enhance your vocabulary with playful definitions and quirky mnemonics! Explore intriguing concepts like Veblen goods, where status drives demand, and the journey of a raconteur spinning tales. Discover lively nouns such as furcula, a unique forked wishbone, alongside bathetic sentiments and hullabaloo chaos. The hosts wrap it all up with clever examples and a hilarious narrative that weaves it all together, inspiring you to use these new words in your daily life!
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When Higher Price Increases Demand
- A Veblen good becomes more desirable as its price rises because it signals status rather than intrinsic value.
- Think of luxury jewelry like a Rolex or a web-like necklace that a Swiss jeweler dubs "a weblin' good."
Remember Peremptory With 'Per The Emperor'
- Use the phrase "per the emperor" to remember peremptory's authoritative tone.
- Recognize peremptory speech as demanding immediate obedience without negotiation.
Raconteur Means Skilled Storyteller
- Raconteur literally ties to recounting and denotes a skilled storyteller who entertains with stories.
- Use "recounter" as a simple anchor to recall the meaning.
