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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

Word of the Day: Noun

Posted on April 9, 2014April 7, 2014 by cafecoffeewriter

Yup, that’s right.  Noun.  The basics are good refreshers.   “A friend is more than a noun.”   Noun –… Read more Word of the Day: Noun

Word of the Day: Regale

Posted on April 8, 2014April 7, 2014 by cafecoffeewriter

I’m down from a surgery for awhile, which means no access to my computer, only a laptop.  I’m afraid that… Read more Word of the Day: Regale

Word of the Day: Avast!

Posted on March 28, 2014March 27, 2014 by cafecoffeewriter

Just in case anyone was wondering…   Avast – verb imperfect : a nautical command to stop or cease ~per… Read more Word of the Day: Avast!

Word of the Day: Kibitzer

Posted on March 26, 2014March 23, 2014 by cafecoffeewriter

This is one of the fun words.  I want to name a cat or a dog this someday. “That kitten… Read more Word of the Day: Kibitzer

Word of the Day: Avuncular

Posted on March 25, 2014March 23, 2014 by cafecoffeewriter

No, seriously, why does this word exist?  Not that it offends me, it just baffles my mind that we would… Read more Word of the Day: Avuncular

Word of the Day: Ferment

Posted on March 24, 2014March 23, 2014 by cafecoffeewriter

This word is fun.  In my oversimplified, mental expressions of the word, it’s either talking about beer, or it’s talking… Read more Word of the Day: Ferment

Word of the Day: Intertidal

Posted on March 23, 2014 by cafecoffeewriter

“Abundant life can be found in the intertidal mud.” Intertidal – adj. : of, relating to, or being the area… Read more Word of the Day: Intertidal

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