Pabulum is a noun meaning bland intellectual fare; insipid or simplistic ideas, entertainment, writing, etc.
Unfortunately, people find pabulum fare such as reality TV more engaging than entertainment with actual thought put into them.
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August 2, 2014
Aglet is a noun meaning either 1) a metal tag or sheath at the end of a lace used for tying, such as at the end of a shoelace, or 2) in the 16th and 17th centuries, an ornament at the end of a point or other ribbon used to secure a garment.
Charlie had to get new shoelaces since the aglets on the end were frayed.
August 1, 2014
Habiliment is a noun meaning either 1) a characteristic apparatus; trappings, or 2a) the dress characteristic of an occupation or occasion, or 2b) clothes.
Since George worked from home, his daily habiliment consisted of T-shirts and sweat pants.
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