Vocabulary Mnemonics Episode 55: Eclat, comestible, taciturn, and more!
Mar 1, 2025
Delve into the dazzling world of 'Eclat,' inspired by P.T. Barnum's circus. Discover the meaning of 'taciturn,' portraying a reserved character, and explore words like 'saccharine' and 'jejun' with creative mnemonics. Engage in deep contemplation around 'excogitates' and its thoughtful connections. Unravel the intricacies of monomania through literary lenses. Finally, celebrate unique vocabulary like 'comestible' and 'anthropomorphize,' enhancing your language skills with amusing anecdotes and memorable examples.
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Barnum And The Giant Claw
- Matt uses a PT Barnum image to teach eclat as a dazzling sensation.
- Picture Barnum displaying a giant claw to make an eclat across the country.
Tacit Links To Silence
- Mom links taciturn to tacit to show how unsaid implies silence.
- The mnemonic 'Tass, your turn' connects taciturn to a person reluctant to speak.
Yoda And The Sugar Sack
- Matt gives two images for saccharine: an artificial sweetener and Yoda eating sugar from a sack.
- He uses Yoda's syntax to recall 'the sack are in' as a cue for saccharine.
