Vocabulary Mnemonics

Episode 91: Review game #3

Nov 8, 2025
Join a delightful discussion on intriguing words and their mnemonics! Learn about 'guardy loo,' an old warning cry, and the meaning behind 'pugilist,' a term for professional boxers. Discover the concept of 'peremptory' with its commanding connotation, and delve into 'simulacrum' in relation to our AI era. Unravel the mysteries of 'furcula,' linked to wishbones, and explore words like 'potboiler' and 'mirth' that describe shallow works and jolly laughter, respectively. Plus, ponder the intriguing idea of 'solipsism' and the anticipation of 'prescience.'
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ANECDOTE

Historic Warning Cry: Gardy Loo

  • Matt describes an old Edinburgh warning cry shouted before chamber pot contents were thrown from windows.
  • Mom recalls the mnemonic "guard the loo" to remember the phrase "gardy loo."
ANECDOTE

Remembering 'Pugilist' With P. Huge

  • Mom and Matt recall the boxing-related word "pugilist" and its mnemonic "P. Huge."
  • They mention hearing the term in an older movie, linking personal memory to the word.
INSIGHT

Peremptory Means Authoritative Command

  • Matt defines "peremptory" as an authoritarian, insistently commanding tone.
  • Mom links the word to "per the emperor" as a memorable cue for its bossy sense.
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