Wondrous Words Wednesday
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I found two words in a middle grade book, SNAKES! by James Buckley. Both words were explained in the text but I decide to highlight them since they were new to me.
1. vestigial – “One is vestigial (vess-TIJ-ee-ahl) — it has lost its purpose over millions of years as snakes have evolved.”
In this case, vestigial means degenerate, rudimentary, or atrophied, having become functionless in the course of evolution.
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2. ophidiophobia – “So put aside your ophidiophobia (oh-FID-ee-uh-FOH-bee-ah), or the fear of snakes, to meet these amazing animals.”
Ophidiophobia is defined as abnormal fear of snakes. As someone who suffers from this, I don’t think it’s abnormal at all.
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What words do you want to celebrate today?
I could be described as having ophidiophobia or at least an aversion to snakes!
I definitely have major ophidiophobia!
I love the sound of the snake word!
Two good finds this week Kathy.
I know a lot of people who have ophidiophobia.
Excellent words! SNAKES! sounds like a good book.
My husband has ophidiophobia, too.
I definitely have a fear of snakes but never knew the term!