Collecting Big Words

THE STORY'S CONCLUSION  final outcome of a dramatic complication ETYMOLOGY:  "UNTYING" From French dénouement (outcome or conclusion; literally, untying)  from dénouer (to unknot or undo), from de- (from) + nouer (to tie)  from Latin nodus (knot)  Ultimately from the Indo-European root ned- (to bind), which is also the source of node, noose, annex, connect, ouch, and nettle. Earliest documented use: 1752 UNTIE A KNOT —Synonyms solution, conclusion, end, upshot. From Visual Thesaurus

Either literally or figuratively near death.  American Heritage Dictionary (2 definitions) –adjective 1. Approaching death; about to die. 2. On the verge of becoming obsolete: moribund customs; a moribund way of life. Century Dictionary (2 definitions) 1. In a dying state. –noun 2. A dying person. A "moribund economy" From VISUAL THESAURUS

A quotidian commute... Image: Study in Movement by Serakatie Flickr "Quotidian" is an adjective that means occurring or recurring daily; commonplace, ordinary, or everyday. Etymology: The word's roots trace back to Latin "quōtīdiānus," meaning "happening every day." This Latin term is derived from the adverb "quōtīdiē," signifying "every day" or "daily." The compound comes from combining "quot" (meaning "how many") with "diēs" (meaning "day"). Sample Sentences: The quotidian routine of waking up, having breakfast, and going to work can sometimes feel monotonous. Despite facing numerous challenges, she managed to find joy in the quotidian moments of life. The poet found inspiration in the beauty of quotidian experiences, capturing them in his verses. Our lives are filled with quotidian tasks, but it's essential to appreciate the simplicity they bring. The novel explores the...

From:  AB - "from" or "away" ROGARE - "to propose a law" verb 1 : to abolish by authoritative action : annul 2 : to treat as nonexistent From Merrium-Webster Word of the Day If you can't simply wish something out of existence, the next best thing might be to "propose it away." That's more or less what "abrogate" lets you do -- etymologically speaking, at least. "Abrogate" comes from the Latin root "rogare," which means "to propose a law," and "ab-," meaning "from" or "away." We won't propose that you try to get away from the fact that "rogare" is also an ancestor in the family tree of "prerogative" and "interrogate." "Abrogate" first appeared in English as a verb in the 16th century; it was preceded by an adjective sense meaning "annulled" or "cancelled" which is now obsolete. SO abrogate means "to ...