What's the meaning of "plutocrat"? A person whose power derives from their wealth, Found in “South Riding” by Winifred Holtby.
Perfunctory
What's the meaning of "perfunctory"? Carried out without real interest, feeling or effort. Found in "Our Kind of Traitor" by John Le Carré.
Unctuous
What's the meaning of "unctuous"? “Excessively flattering or ingratiating” but also, when referring to minerals: “Having a greasy or soapy feel”. Found in "Our Kind of Traitor" by John Le Carré.
Skew
What's the meaning of "skew"? As an adjective it means neither parallel nor at right angles to a specified or implied line; not symmetrical and as a noun, it can mean an oblique angle, a slant, or “a bias towards one particular group or subject”. As a verb, it can mean, suddenly change direction or…
Epistemology
What's the meaning of "epistemology"? The theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity and scope and the distinction between justified belief and opinion. Found in "Going to Extremes: How Like Minds Unite and Divide" by Cass R. Sunstein.
Insouciance
What's the meaning of "insouciance"? A casual lack of concern; indifference. Found in "Our Kind of Traitor" by John Le Carré.
Writing Advice from Jeff Goins (Ep.3)
Today’s advice will be of most use to those of you who have various projects on the go, or who like to dip in and out of your work. I came across this idea in a wonderful podcast, that introduced me to the world of self-publishing many years ago. The show is called The Creative…
Episode 03 Show Notes: Authority
The following words and their definitions come up in today's episode, as well as the context in which they're used in the books they appear. There is also a brief description of each book. The last part of the podcast includes some writing advice or insights into the craft of writing. Words Featured in…
