Word of the Day: Noun
Yup, that’s right. Noun. The basics are good refreshers. “A friend is more than a noun.” Noun – noun : a word that is the name of a subject or discourse (as a person or place.) ~ per Merriam-Webster
Tag: vocabulary
Word of the Day: Regale
I’m down from a surgery for awhile, which means no access to my computer, only a laptop. I’m afraid that I will not be able to regale you with original arts and photos for a week or two. (Click the images to get to the source.) At least I’m back! (I think.) “The wonderful […]
Word of the Day: Avast!
Just in case anyone was wondering… Avast – verb imperfect : a nautical command to stop or cease ~per Merriam-Webster PS: Found the gif floating around on tumblr and do not know who made it, but whoever they are, they’re awesome!
Word of the Day: Kibitzer
This is one of the fun words. I want to name a cat or a dog this someday. “That kitten is a real kibitzer for someone who can only meow, constantly poking her nose into places nobody wants it.” Kibitzer – noun : one who looks on and usually offers unwanted advice ~per Merriam-Webster
Word of the Day: Avuncular
No, seriously, why does this word exist? Not that it offends me, it just baffles my mind that we would have a word for this at all. Is there an equally imperious-sounding equivalent for aunts? Grandparents? Siblings? I have yet to find one. “The avuncular politician bought pizza for the press.” Avuncular – adj. : […]
Word of the Day: Ferment
This word is fun. In my oversimplified, mental expressions of the word, it’s either talking about beer, or it’s talking about a slow-burning riot. Two things that have nothing to do with each other but at the same time can have everything to do with each other… yeah, my mind is a strange place. 😉 […]
Word of the Day: Intertidal
“Abundant life can be found in the intertidal mud.” Intertidal – adj. : of, relating to, or being the area that is above low-tide mark but exposed to tidal flooding. ~ Per Merriam-Webster
Word of the Day: Cagey
I did not know I’ve been using this word just slightly wrong all along. Oops! “The cagey old codger had already worked out a plan for getting those damn kids off his lawn.” Cagey – adjective 1) not willing to say everything that you know about something 2) careful to avoid being trapped or tricked […]
Word of the Day: Deadpan
This is one of those often-used words that we think we know what it means. I think maybe Inigo Montoya disapproves when we use it too much. “The deadpan delivery did nothing to soften the blow of the bad news.” Deadpan – adjective 1) showing no feeling or emotion 2) marked by an impassive […]
Word of the Day: Machinate
Dues ex machina! Only, you know, less godly… “The evil principal ultimately fell victim to the machinations of his clever senior students and their determination for a day off.” Machinate- verb intransitive verb : to plan or plot especially to do harm transitive verb : to scheme or contrive to bring about ~per Merriam-Webster
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