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Tag: word of the day

  • 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

     

  • 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.)

     

    Found on a google hunt! Click to check out the source!

    “The wonderful thing about the internet is the ability to regale friends with shared artwork and stories and other random discoveries.”

     

    Regale – verb

    1) to entertain richly or agreeably.

    2) to give pleasure or amusement to.

    3) gratify, delight, please, rejoice, gladden.

    ~ per Merriam-Webster

  • Word of the Day: Avast!

    Just in case anyone was wondering…

     

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    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.

    kibitzer“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.

    unclefesteravuncular“The avuncular politician bought pizza for the press.”

    Avuncular – adj.

    : of, relating to, or resembling an uncle

    ~per Merriam-Webster

  • 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. 😉

    Sierra_Nevada_Pale_Ale“The death of their dictator sent the country into a self-destructive ferment for months.”

    Ferment – verb

    1) to cause or undergo fermentation

    2) to be or cause to be in a state of agitation or intense activity

    ~per Merriam-Webster

  • Word of the Day: Intertidal

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    “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!

    cagey“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
    3) very clever
    ~ per Merriam-Webster

  • 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.

     

    deadpan“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 matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression.

    ~per Merriam-Webster

  • Word of the Day: Machinate

    Dues ex machina! Only, you know, less godly…

    machinate“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