51吃瓜 of the Day
unputdownable
[ uhn-poot-dou-nuh-buhl ]
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adjective
(especially of a book or periodical) so interesting or suspenseful as to compel reading.
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- First recorded in the late 1830s in the sense of “cannot be suppressed.”
- In the highlighted sense of “page-turning,” first recorded in the late 1930s.
- Comes from the phrase put down.
EXAMPLES OF UNPUTDOWNABLE
- The novel was so unputdownable that I stayed up all night to finish it.
- His latest short story collection is truly unputdownable and sure to captivate readers.
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zetetic
[ zuh-tet ik ]
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adjective
proceeding by inquiry or investigation.
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- First recorded in 1650鈥�60.
- Comes via the New Latin word 锄脓迟脓迟颈肠耻蝉, from Greek 锄脓迟脓迟颈办贸蝉, 鈥渋nclined to investigate or inquire.鈥�
- The stem of 锄脓迟脓迟颈办贸蝉 is 锄脓迟别颈苍, 鈥渢o seek, inquire.鈥�
EXAMPLES OF ZETETIC
- The detective’s zetetic mindset led her to question the suspect from every angle possible.
- Through their zetetic exploration of the problem, they were able to propose innovative solutions that others had not considered.
kinkeeping
[ kin-kee-ping ]
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noun
the labor involved in maintaining and enhancing family ties, including organizing social occasions, remembering birthdays, sending gifts, etc.
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- First recorded in 1975鈥�80.
- Formed from the words kin, “a person’s relatives,” and keeping, “maintenance.”
EXAMPLES OF KINKEEPING
- Despite her busy schedule, she always found time for kinkeeping聽such as sending cards for special occasions and organizing family gatherings.
- Kinkeeping became more challenging as the family grew and spread out across different cities and countries.
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