Word of the Day: facetious Facetious (adjective) fuh-SEE-shuss Definition 1 : joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish 2 : meant to be humorous or funny : not serious Examples “My proposal to tax estates heavily is neither entirely serious nor wholly facetious.” — Martha Viehmann, The Cincinnati (Ohio) Enquirer, 17 Aug. 2016 “When I…
Word of the Day: ukase Ukase (noun) yoo-KAYSS Definition 1 : a proclamation by a Russian emperor or government having the force of law 2 a : a proclamation having the force of law b : order, command Examples “On December 31, 1810, the Emperor issued a ukase lifting all restrictions on exports from Russia and on…
Word of the Day: elicit Elicit (verb) ih-LISS-it Definition 1 : to draw forth or bring out (something latent or potential) 2 : to call forth or draw out (as information or a response) Examples The announcement of the final amount raised by the charity walk elicited many cheers from the crowd. “But the big…
Veteran’s Day in America Today, in America, it’s Veteran’s Day. To veterans all across the globe, we thank you for your service.
Word of the Day: triptych Triptych (noun) TRIP-tik Definition 1 : an ancient Roman writing tablet with three waxed leaves hinged together 2 a : a picture (such as an altarpiece) or carving in three panels side by side b : something composed or presented in three parts or sections; especially : trilogy Examples The…
Word of the Day – bully pulpit-2 Bully pulpit (noun) BULL-ee-PULL-pit Definition : a prominent public position (as a political office) that provides an opportunity for expounding one’s views; also : such an opportunity Examples “Candidates for governor like to make people think they set the vision. But the governor has a bully pulpit and…
Numb in America I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m numb. I knew we were a country divided but the results of the election have driven home to me just how much. I could expound upon a lot of my feelings etc., but I choose to take the higher ground. I pray…
Word of the Day: auriferous Auriferous (adjective) aw-RIF-uh-russ Definition 1 containing gold 2 dark yellow Synonyms aureate; aurelian; auric; aurous; aurulent; blond; blonde; caramel; dusty; flaxen; gilded; gilt; halcyon; honeyed; mellow yellow; ochroid; straw; tan; tawny; wheat Examples The mining company has discovered many auriferous deposits throughout the region. “Development … on the east flank of the…
Election Day 2016 in America Today is election day in the U.S. I am proud to say, that I voted and I hope you did too. It’s been a very long election season but tonight, it’s over. Tomorrow, I hope that we rebuild the divisions built over the past several years and we reach across…
Word of the Day: mollify Mollify (verb) MAH-luh-fye Definition 1 : to soothe in temper or disposition : appease 2 : to reduce the rigidity of : soften 3 : to reduce in intensity : assuage, temper Synonyms allay; alleviate; ameliorate; appease; assuage; blunt; lessen; lull; mitigate; pacify; placate; quell; relieve; soften; temper Antonyms aggravate;…
