Vocabulary Mnemonics Episode 70: Numismatics, philately, brazier, and more!
Jun 14, 2025
Dive into the playful world of vocabulary as the hosts explore the quirky term 'brazier' and its culinary connections. Discover the fascinating realms of numismatics and philately, sharing nostalgic tales of coin and stamp collecting. Enjoy a whimsical look at words like 'risible' and 'recalcitrant,' packed with mnemonics and humorous anecdotes. Unravel how language shapes cultural expectations while enhancing your vocabulary in creative and entertaining ways.
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Brazier Means Grill Story
- Matt shares a story from Percy Jackson involving a brazier, explaining it means grill or barbecue.
- The word brazier relates to braising meat, helping to remember its cooking association.
Conflate's Dual Meaning
- Conflate means to confuse two related things or to combine them into one.
- The mnemonic links 'con' (with) and 'flate' (inflate) to blowing up two balloons together, illustrating both meanings.
Numismatics Mnemonic Anecdote
- Matt uses the phrase "new mistress in the attic" to help remember numismatics as coin collecting.
- He jokes about dads getting into numismatics as a kind of hobby mistress.
