Vocabulary Mnemonics Episode 74: Vexillology, egress, Hanlon’s Razor, and more
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Jul 12, 2025 Discover the fascinating world of vexillology, the art of studying flags, and its cultural significance. Dive into playful mnemonics that make learning words like 'egress' and 'brackish' both fun and memorable. Explore the implications of the word 'wend' alongside Hanlon's Razor, which suggests we should attribute incompetence rather than malice to others' actions. Each topic is brought to life with engaging anecdotes and vivid imagery, making vocabulary retention an entertaining adventure!
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Understanding Impute
- The word "impute" means to suggest or assume someone is guilty or responsible for something negative.
- Mnemonic: think of "imp" at the start to remember it involves blaming someone.
What Epithet Means
- "Epithet" is a characterizing word or phrase accompanying a person's name, sometimes positive or negative.
- The middle part "pith" helps recall it as a concise label or description.
Vexillology Explained
- Vexillology is the study of flags focusing on simplicity for easy recognition and reproduction.
- Mnemonic involves imagining a boys' club flag marked with an X called their "vexel."