Wondrous Words Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Kathy at Bermudaonion where you can share new words that you’ve encountered or spotlight words you love. Join in by writing a post and then add your link to Mr. Linky at Bermudaonion.
Final WWW post using words from THE FORTUNE HUNTER by Daisy Goodwin. Information from the Oxford Dictionaries (Online)
Punctilious: punc·til·i·ous – Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
‘Oh yes, Augusta was punctilious in letting me know about that,’ Charlotte replied.
Trenchant: trench·ant – Vigorous or incisive in expression or style.
Augusta, realizing that her mother was going to support Middleton so long as there was a chance of being introduced to the Empress, took up her place at the piano and gave her own trenchant version of a Chopin nocturne.
Kedgeree: ked·ger·ee (kejəˌrē) – A European dish consisting chiefly of fish, rice, and hard-boiled eggs.
Bookfan 
Ok, not a dish I know of
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Punctilious reminds me of punctual so maybe I can remember it. It sounds like kedgeree is a breakfast dish – interesting.
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I heard trenchant but had forgotten the meaning.
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All new to me today. Thanks for sharing.
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Kedgeree is new to me too. In visualizing those ingredients together, it doesn’t make my mouth water. I think I’ll pass.
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I’ve never heard of Kedgeree before. Fun words today, Mary!
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I’ve shared punctilious for WWW and was happy for the review! I think I could often use trenchant to describe my strong willed daughter’s behavior. Thanks for a great new word!
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Mary, the first two words I’ve heard before but wasn’t sure of their meanings. I hadn’t heard of Kedgeree before! 🙂
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I was glad to have a reminder of the meaning of trenchant too, thanks for sharing these.
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These weren’t familiar for me today.
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Punctilious – I like that one. Fun to say!
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Good words, all are new to me.
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