DEFINITION: v., To read a person’s face and interpret what they are actually thinking, even if they are trying to conceal their true feelings. n., The skill of reading people’s faces, especially micro-expressions.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Countenanvoyance: /kown ten an voy ants/ E.S. Peer was a man gifted in countenanvoyance. He was a human lie detector and could soon sort out people’s real agendas. This skill afforded him the ability to get very prestigious jobs and make himself invaluable to employers. Asked how he did it, E.S. said, “Eye can look into your face and eye nose what you are thinking. Under your make-up, eye can attest to your real make-up. You cannot brow beat me or make me en-visage something not there. Eye can tell when you mouthing something else and giving me cheek. Face it, eye can read you like a book!” Etymology: Countenance (the Human face) & Clairvoyance (apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses) Created by: Nosila.
Deciphacade: /de-si-fa-sod/ Kimberly was not an excellent deciphaçader, which further complicated her ability to communicate with anybody on her vacation to the newest Sandals resort in Bilbao. Etymology: decipher (decode, interpret meaning) + façade (building’s front) Created by: thegoatisbad.
Muglication: /mÉ™glikÄshÉ™n/ Despite trying to hide her emotions, Bill can read Joyce*s face like a book. It might as well be a muglication. Etymology: mug (a person’s face) + publication (a book, journal, etc. issued for public sale) Created by: artr.
Clairavoidance: /clair-a-voi-dance/ When Tom saw “that look” on Clair’s face he used his powers of clairavoidance to disappear before she had a chance to make him do chores. Etymology: clairvoyance: the power to perceive objects or events without use of the senses + avoidance: defense mechanism consisting of refusal to encounter unpleasant situations, objects or people Created by: mrskellyscl.
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