Hello Fans I know lately, all you have heard from me are my ‘Word of the Day’ posts. I didn’t mean for this to go on so long, my not sharing with you what is going on. These last many months have been very strange for me. As you may recall, or not and that’s…
Word of the Day: sabot Sabot (noun) sa-BOH Definition 1 a : a wooden shoe worn in various European countries b : a strap across the instep in a shoe especially of the sandal type; also : a shoe having a sabot strap 2 : a thrust-transmitting carrier that positions a missile in a gun…
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…
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…
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…
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;…
Word of the Day: cavalcade Cavalcade (noun) kav-ul-KAYD Definition 1 a : a procession of riders or carriages b : a procession of vehicles or ships 2 : a dramatic sequence or procession : series Examples “Giant helium balloons, beautifully decorated, horse-drawn carriages and antique cars, along with uniformed cavalcades performing their routines, will thrill…
