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Word of the Day: Cadaver

Posted on April 22, 2014 by cafecoffeewriter

“The coroner’s assistant tripped over the cadaver in the darkness of the crime scene.” Cadaver – Noun : a dead… Read more Word of the Day: Cadaver

Word of the Day: Kindred

Posted on April 21, 2014April 19, 2014 by cafecoffeewriter

“Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It’s splendid to find out there are so many… Read more Word of the Day: Kindred

Word of the Day: Nook

Posted on April 20, 2014April 19, 2014 by cafecoffeewriter

As it happens, I like my Nook and wish I had a nook to read it in! Although I generally… Read more Word of the Day: Nook

Writerly things – Reference sources

Posted on April 19, 2014April 19, 2014 by cafecoffeewriter

Lately I’ve been on a sci-fi/urban fantasy kick.  And by lately, I really mean the past few years.  It just… Read more Writerly things – Reference sources

Word of the Day: Nostrum

Posted on April 19, 2014April 19, 2014 by cafecoffeewriter

  “When Trina came down with the flu, Old Bill suggested the nostrum of an onion peel and honey.” Nostrum… Read more Word of the Day: Nostrum

Word of the Day: Godhead

Posted on April 18, 2014 by cafecoffeewriter

“I have no idea how to use godhead in a sentence.”   Godhead – noun 1) divine nature or essence… Read more Word of the Day: Godhead

Word of the Day: Adjective

Posted on April 14, 2014 by cafecoffeewriter

Back to the tedious basics…     “A noun does not always require a colorful adjective; sometimes they can be… Read more Word of the Day: Adjective

Word of the Day: Refectory

Posted on April 13, 2014 by cafecoffeewriter

Not sure I’ve heard this one recently if ever.  And I’m honestly not sure how to use it in a… Read more Word of the Day: Refectory

Word of the Day: Autocracy

Posted on April 11, 2014April 11, 2014 by cafecoffeewriter

“The fraternity is run as an autocracy by a four-legged feline with an affinity for tiaras.”   Autocracy – noun… Read more Word of the Day: Autocracy

Word of the Day: Interminable

Posted on April 10, 2014 by cafecoffeewriter

“Wearing the mobility-limiting cast became an interminable experience after the first week.”   Interminable – adj. 1) Endless 2) wearisomely… Read more Word of the Day: Interminable

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