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Word For The Day, Monday, 8/12/13 ; In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". contumacious; adj. stubbornly perverse or rebellious; willfully and obstinately disobedient. Etymology: c.1600, from L. contumaci-, stem of contumax (see contumely) + -ous. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “Word for the Day”. PerquisiteNoun 1. A payment or profit received in addition to a regular wage or salary, especially a benefit expected as one's due. See Synonyms at right. 2. A tip; a gratuity. 3. Something claimed as an exclusive right: "Politics was the perquisite of the upper class" (Richard B. Sewall). Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the...

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". holograph \HOL-uh-graf, -grahf, HOH-luh-\, adjective1. wholly written by the person in whose name it appears: a holograph letter.noun1. a holograph writing, as a deed, will, or letter. Example sentences:The will was holograph, for Mr. Utterson, though he took charge of it now that it was made, had refused to lend the least assistance in the making of it...-- Robert Louis Stevenson, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 1886 “An unexpectedly thoughtful...

Word For The Day, Wednesday, August 7, 2013-- sans-culotte ; In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". sans-culotte [sanz-kyoo-lot, -koo-; French sahN-kY-lawt], noun[sanz-kyoo-lots, -koo-; French sahn-ky-lawt], plural nounhear it pronounced 1. during the French Revolution a. (originally) a revolutionary of the poorer class b. (later) any revolutionary, esp one having extreme republican sympathies 2. any revolutionary extremist Origin: [18th Century: from French, literally: without knee breeches, because the revolutionaries wore pantaloons or trousers rather than knee breeches] Related forms sans-cu'lottism- noun...

Word For The Day, August 6, 2013 In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". Serenity [suh-ren-i-tee] -n1. the state or quality of being serene, calm, or tranquil; sereneness. 2. ( usually initial capital letter ) a title of honor, respect, or reverence, used in speaking of or to certain members of royalty (usually preceded by his, your, etc.). [1400–50; late Middle English serenite < Latin serēnit�s. See serene, -ity ]

Word For The Day, Monday, August 5, 2013 – mawkish In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". mawkish; adjective 1. characterized by sickly sentimentality; weakly emotional; maudlin. 2. having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating. Etymology: 1660–70; obsolete mawk maggot ( late Middle English < Old Norse mathkr maggot) + -ish1 . See maggot The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on.... Review...

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “Word for the Day”. Roseate 1. Rose-colored: the roseate glow of dawn. 2. Cheerful or bright; optimistic: a roseate outlook. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on.... Review Threads: Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check...

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". lenitive \LEN-uh-tiv\ adjective alleviating pain or harshness : soothing Example sentences:Peppermint, chamomile, and ginger are all reputed to have a lenitive effect on the digestive system. "They sing of thunder and driving rain, upon occasion, but thelenitive electro pop of Canadian boy-girl duo Purity Ring is decidedly more calming." — From an announcement by Jason Bracelin in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, April 7, 2013 Etymology:"Lenitive" first appeared in English in the 15th century....

Word For The Day, Wednesday, July 31, 2013-- deputation ; In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". deputation [dep-yuh-tey-shuhn]hear it pronounced noun 1. the act of appointing a person or body of people to represent or act on behalf of others 2. a person or, more often, a body of people so appointed; delegation Origin: 1350–1400; Middle English deputacioun < Medieval Latin dēput�ti�n- (stem of dēput�ti� ), Late Latin: delegation, equivalent to dēput�t ( us ) (past participle of dēput�re; see...

Word For The Day, July 30, 2013 In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". Meliorism [meel-yuh-riz-uhm, mee-lee-uh-] -n the doctrine that the world tends to become better or may be made better by human effort. [1855–60; < Latin melior better + -ism] meliorist, -n, adj melioristic, -adj

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".auspices (AW-spi-seez) noun1. Patronage, support, or sponsorship.2. A favorable sign. Example sentence:"In March, Serbian and Kosovo officials met under EU auspices for their first high-level face-to-face talks." ---Kosovo Parliament Rejects Move to Cancel Talks; Agence France Presse (Paris); May 5, 2011 Etymology: Plural of auspice, from Latin auspicium (divination from flight of birds), from auspex (bird watcher), from avis (bird) + specere (to look at). Ultimately from the Indo-European root awi- (bird), which is...

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “Word for the Day”. RevanchismNoun 1. The act of retaliating; revenge. 2. A usually political policy, as of a nation or an ethnic group, intended to regain lost territory or standing. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on.... Review Threads: Review Thread One:...

> In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".apercu \ˌa-pər-ˈsü\ noun 1. a brief survey or sketch : outline2. an immediate impression; especially : insight 3. a hasty glance, a glimpse Example sentence:I could not figure out how to make the cedilla accent mark for apercu. Extra credit for anyone who can teach me how to do it. Etymology: French, from aperçu, past participle of apercevoir to perceive, from Old French aperceivre, from a- (from Latinad-) + perceivre to perceive — more...

Word For The Day, Wednesday, July 24, 2013-- macerate ; In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". macerate [mas-uh-reyt]hear it pronounced verb, mac•er•at•ed, mac•er•at•ing. verb (used with object) 1. to soften or separate into parts by steeping in a liquid. 2. to soften or decompose (food) by the action of a solvent. 3. to cause to grow thin. verb (used without object) 4. to undergo maceration. 5. to become thin or emaciated; waste away Origin: 1540–50; < Latin m�cer�tus (past participle...

Word For The Day, July 23, 2013 In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". Swivet [swiv-it] -na state of nervous excitement, haste, or anxiety; flutter [1890–95; origin obscure]

Word For The Day, Monday, 7/22/13 ; In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". welter; verb, noun 1. to roll, toss, or heave, as waves or the sea. 2. to roll, writhe, or tumble about; wallow, as animals (often followed by about ): pigs weltering about happily in the mud. 3. to lie bathed in or be drenched in something, especially blood. 4. to become deeply or extensively involved, associated, entangled, etc.: to welter in setbacks, confusion, and despair. noun 5....

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “Word for the Day”. Mea CulpaNoun An acknowledgment of a personal error. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on.... Review Threads: Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)...

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". syllogism\SIL-uh-jiz-um\ noun1. a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion2. a subtle, specious, or crafty argument3. deductive reasoning Example sentences:Kelly could not prove it, but she suspected that her opponent's arguments were a series of sneaky syllogisms based on dubious "facts." "She learned to read [Thomas] Aquinas in the original, mastered the syllogism, pursued Socratism, then took that highly classical background with her...

Word For The Day, Wednesday, July 17, 2013-- pullulate ; In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". pullulate [puhl-yuh-leyt]hear it pronounced verb, intransitive 1. To put forth sprouts or buds; germinate. 2. To breed rapidly or abundantly. 3. To teem; swarm: a lagoon that pullulated with tropical fish. Origin: 1610–20; < Latin pullul�tus (past participle of pullul�re to sprout), derivative of pullulus a sprout, young animal, diminutive of pullus; see pullet Related forms pullulation; noun pullulative; adjective Rules: Everyone must leave...

Word For The Day, July 16, 2013 In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". diz-muhl] -adj1. causing gloom or dejection; gloomy; dreary; cheerless; melancholy: dismal weather. 2. characterized by ineptness or lack of skill, competence, effectiveness, imagination, or interest; pitiful: Our team played a dismal game. 3. Obsolete a.disastrous; calamitous. b.unlucky; sinister. -n4. Southern US a tract of swampy land, usually along the coast. [ 1275–1325; Middle English dismale unlucky time, dismol day one of two days in each month considered...

Word For The Day, Monday, July 15, 2013 – aleatory In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". sisyphean; adjective 1. of or pertaining to Sisyphus. 2. endless and unavailing, as labor or a task. Etymology: "resembling the labors of Sisyphus," 1635, from Sisyphus, from Gk. Sisyphos, a name of unknown origin. King of Corinth, famed as "the craftiest of men," he was condemned in the afterlife to roll uphill a stone which perpetually rolls down. • The sentence must, in some...

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “Word for the Day”. FugaciousAdjective 1. Passing away quickly; evanescent. 2. Botany Withering or dropping off early. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on.... Review Threads: Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92...

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".accrete \uh-KREET\ , verb1. to grow together; adhere (usually followed by to).2. to add, as by growth.adjective1. Botany. grown together. Example sentences:Most things accrete that don't gradually crumble, rust or evaporate.-- Iain M. Banks, The Hydrogen Sonata, 2012 ...a long history, in the course of which it seems to grow, to accrete difficulties, and to merge and overlap with other problems, so that an attempt to solve the single problem appears hopeless without an...

Word For The Day, Wednesday, July 10, 2013-- quisling ; In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". quisling [kwiz-ling]hear it pronounced nouna person who betrays his or her own country by aiding an invading enemy, often serving later in a puppet government; fifth columnist. Origin: 1940; after Vidkun Quisling (1887–1945), pro-Nazi Norwegian leader Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day....

Word For The Day, Tuesday, 7/9/13 ; In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". myrmidon; noun 1. Classical Mythology . one of the warlike people of ancient Thessaly who accompanied Achilles to the Trojan War. 2. ( lowercase ) a person who executes without question or scruple a master's commands1. Greek myth one of a race of people whom Zeus made from a nest of ants. They settled in Thessaly and were led against Troy by Achilles 2. ( often not...

Word For The Day, Thursday, July 8, 2013 – halcyon In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".halcyon; adj;noun 1.calm; peaceful; tranquil: halcyon weather. 2.rich; wealthy; prosperous: halcyon times of peace. 3.happy; joyful; carefree: halcyon days of youth. 4.of or pertaining to the halcyon or kingfisher. noun 5.a mythical bird, usually identified with the kingfisher, said to breed about the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea, and to have the power of charming winds and waves...

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “Word for the Day”. PhilterNoun and Tr. Verb 1. A love potion. 2. A magic potion or charm. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on.... Review Threads: Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts...

Despite the obstacles to liberty which we face today, I choose happiness and joy. Of these three - life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness - the pursuit of happiness is the one which can never be stolen from me. I choose to hold tightly to life and liberty, all the while being strengthened by the pursuit of happiness. This pursuit, no matter the opposition, is available directly from God and within myself, and can never be taken from me without my consent.

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".logomachy \loh-GOM-uh-kee\ , noun1. a dispute about or concerning words.2. an argument or debate marked by the reckless or incorrect use of words; meaningless battle of words.3. a game played with cards, each bearing one letter, with which words are formed. Example sentences:Their logomachy was far more stimulating to his intellect than the reserved and quiet dogmatism of Mr. Morse.-- Jack London, Martin Eden, 1909 By happenstance or design, Conrad has fashioned in Heart...

Word For The Day, Wednesday, July 3, 2013-- aborning ; In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". aborning [uh-bawr-ning]hear it pronounced Adverb: while being born, developed, or realized (esp in the phrase die aborning) Origin: 1930–35; a + borning irregular for being born Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.

Word For The Day, July 2, 2013 In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". anabasis [uh-nab-uh-sis] -n, plural anabases1. a march from the coast into the interior, as that of Cyrus the Younger against Artaxerxes II, described by Xenophon in his historical work Anabasis (379–371 b.c.). 2. Literary. any military expedition or advance. [1700–10; < Greek: a stepping up. See ana-, basis]

Word For The Day, Monday, 7/1/13 ; In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". simulacrum; noun . a slight, unreal, or superficial likeness or semblance. 2. an effigy, image, or representation: a simulacrum of Aphrodite. Etymology: Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".asyndeton \uh-SIN-di-ton\ noun 1. Rhetoric. the omission of conjunctions, as in “He has provided the poor with jobs, with opportunity, with self-respect.”2. Library Science. the omission of cross references, especially from a catalog. Example sentences: So how could Eddy, who could not sort his own, have made anything at all of the jumble of mixed motives and crossed purposes, ordinary and routine as heavy traffic, or seen design in their snarl of wills, feelings,...

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “Word for the Day”. CharyAdjective, also: charier, chariest 1. Very cautious; wary: was chary of the risks involved. 2. Not giving or expending freely; sparing: was chary of compliments. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on.... Review Threads: Review Thread One: Word For...

Word For The Day, Wednesday, June 26, 2013-- rodomontade ; In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". rodomontade [rod-uh-mon-teyd, -tahd]hear it pronounced noun 1. vainglorious boasting or bragging; pretentious, blustering talk. adjective 2. bragging. verb (used without object) 3. to boast; brag; talk big. Origin: 1605–15; < Middle French < Italian Rodomonte, the boastful king of Algiers in Orlando Innamorato and Orlando Furioso + Middle French -ade -ade Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in...

Word For The Day, June 25, 2013 In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". mordacious [mawr-dey-shuhs] -adjbiting or given to biting. 2. sharp or caustic in style, tone, etc. [1640–50; < Latin mord�ci- (stem of mord�x given to biting) + -ous ]

Word For The Day, Monday, 6/24/13 ; In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". panegyric; noun 1. a lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing; eulogy. 2. formal or elaborate praise Etymology: 1603, "eulogy, laudation," from Fr. panégyrique (1512), from L. panegyricus "public eulogy," originally an adj., from Gk. panegyrikos (logos) "(a speech) given in a public assembly," from panegyris "public assembly in honor of a god," from pan- "all" (q.v.) + agyris Rules: Everyone must leave...

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “Word for the Day”. ExcogitateTr. Verb To consider or think (something) out carefully and thoroughly. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on.... Review Threads: Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111...

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".plutolatry (ploo-TOL-uh-tree) noun Excessive devotion to wealth. Example sentence:"He said this reflected the 'appearance of unbridled avarice -- the flowering of plutolatry'." --John F. Copper & Ta-ling Lee; Coping With a Bad Global Image; University Press of America; 1997. Etymology: From Greek pluto- (wealth) + -latry (worship). Earliest documented use: 1891. Pluto was the god of riches in Greek mythology. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The...

Word For The Day, Wednesday, June 19, 2013-- mala fide ; In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". mala fide [mah-lah fee-de]hear it pronounced adj undertaken in bad faith, not genuine From Latin Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.

Word For The Day, June 18, 2013 In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". boondoggle [boon-dog-uhl, -daw-guhl] -n1. a product of simple manual skill, as a plaited leather cord for the neck or a knife sheath, made typically by a camper or a scout. 2. work of little or no value done merely to keep or look busy. 3. a project funded by the federal government out of political favoritism that is of no real value to the community or the...

Word For The Day, Monday, 6/17/13 ; In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". pillory; noun/verb noun 1. a wooden framework erected on a post, with holes for securing the head and hands, formerly used to expose an offender to public derision. verb (used with object) 2. to set in the pillory. 3. to expose to public derision, ridicule, or abuse: The candidate mercilessly pilloried his opponent. Etymology: 1225–75; Middle English pyllory < Old French pilori, perhaps < Medieval Latin pīl�rium,...

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “Word for the Day”. Nolens VolensAdverb Whether willing or unwilling. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on.... Review Threads: Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!) Review Thread...

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".mordacious mordacious \mawr-DEY-shuhs\, adjective1. sharp or caustic in style, tone, etc.2. biting or given to biting. Example sentences:She was hoping that neither Garth nor Otto would bungle and embarrass her and that we wouldn't be the brunt of some mordacious Page Six gossip column for arriving in an old car.-- Brian M. Wiprud, Pipsqueak, 2004 Emma had almost made it into the safety of the kitchen when out of the dark, and away from...

Word For The Day, Wednesday, June 12, 2013-- billingsgate ; In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". billingsgate [bil-ingz-geyt]hear it pronounced noun coarsely or vulgarly abusive language. Origin: 1645–55; orig. the kind of speech often heard at Billingsgate, a London fish market at the gate of the same name Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.

Word For The Day, June 11, 2013 In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". panopticon [pan-op-ti-kon] -na building, as a prison, hospital, library, or the like, so arranged that all parts of the interior are visible from a single point. [1760–70; pan- + Greek optikón sight, seeing (neuter of optikós; see optic)]

Word For The Day, Monday, D6/10/13 ; In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". alterity; noun : otherness; specifically : the quality or state of being radically alien to the conscious self or a particular cultural orientation Etymology: Late Latin alteritat-, alteritas, from alter First Known Use: 1642 Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked...

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “Word for the Day”. LacunaNoun, n. pl. la·cu·nae (-n) or la·cu·nas 1. An empty space or a missing part; a gap: "self-centered in opinion, with curious lacunae of astounding ignorance" (Frank Norris). 2. Anatomy A cavity, space, or depression, especially in a bone, containing cartilage or bone cells. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The...

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".orotund \OR-uh-tund\ adjective1. marked by fullness, strength, and clarity of sound : sonorous2. pompous, bombastic Example sentences: Josh cleared his throat dramatically, then did a dead-on impression of the professor's orotund, patronizing speech. "Comedian Bob Hope used to tell an anecdote about Franklin D. Roosevelt housetraining his Scottish terrier, Fala, on the Chicago Tribune. It was a reference to Roosevelt's greatest hater,Tribune publisher Robert R. McCormick, an orotund aristocrat who considered the New Deal...

Word For The Day, Wednesday, June 5, 2013-- paranymph ; In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". paranymph [par-uh-nimf]hear it pronounced a bridesmaid or best man noun Origin: 1585–95; < Late Latin paranymphus < Greek paránymphos (masculine and feminine) groomsman, bridesmaid, literally, person beside the bride. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.