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Word For The Day, Wednesday, April 30, 2014-- viatical ; 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". viatical [vahy-at-i-kuh l, vee‐]]hear it pronounced adjective 1. of or pertaining to a financial transaction in which a company buys life insurance policies from the terminally ill at less than their face value and may sell the policies to investors: viatical settlements. 2. of or denoting a road or a journey 3. botany (of a plant) growing by the side of a road 4....

Word For The Day, Tuesday April 29, 2014 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". unabashed [uhn-uh-basht] -adjnot ashamed, disconcerted, or apologetic; boldly certain of one's position.[un-1 + abashed] la marienda [mehr-ee-EHN-dah] -nafternoon snack; tea La merienda tradicional se goza con amigos. The traditional afternoon snack is enjoyed with friends.

Word For The Day, Monday, 4/28/14 ; 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". imbroglio; noun noun, plural im·bro·glios. 1. a misunderstanding, disagreement, etc., of a complicated or bitter nature, as between persons or nations. 2. an intricate and perplexing state of affairs; a complicated or difficult situation. 3. a confused heap. Also, embroglio. Etymology: 1750, from It. imbroglio, from imbrogliare "confuse, tangle," from in- "in" + brogliare "embroil," probably from M.Fr. brouiller "confuse" (see broil (2)). 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”. VivifyTr. Verb 1. To give or bring life to; animate: vivify a puppet; vivifying the brown grasslands. 2. To make more lively, intense, or striking; enliven: A smile may vivify a face. 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". pusillanimous [pyoo-suh-lan’-uh-muhs] adjective 1. lacking courage or resolution; cowardly; faint-hearted; timid.2. proceeding from or indicating a cowardly spirit. Example sentence:It takes a lot to make Jimmy Carter look like Winston Churchill. But President Obama, who bats not an eye as a Russian warplane buzzes a U.S. warship in the Black Sea, has accomplished that with his pusillanimous policy regarding Moscow's creeping anschluss in Ukraine.-- What Would Reagan Do: Revive Europe Missile Defense, Investors...

Word For The Day, Wednesday, April 23, 2014-- ceteris paribus ; 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". ceteris paribus [say-te-rees pah-ri-booss, key-te-rees pah-ri-boos]hear it pronounced Latin. adverb all other things being equal. Origin: cēterus (“the other”) + paribus ( equal) Literally meaning “with other [things] being equal” or “other things being equal”. Ceteris Paribus was characterized by Sir Alfred Marshall who was one of the most influential economists of his time and is known as one of the founders of...

Word For The Day, Tuesday, 4/22/14 ; 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". frivol; verb verb (used without object), friv·oled, friv·ol·ing or ( especially British ) friv·olled, friv·ol·ling. 1. to behave frivolously; trifle. verb (used with object), friv·oled, friv·ol·ing or ( especially British ) friv·olled, friv·ol·ling. 2. to spend frivolously (usually followed by away ): to frivol away one's time. Etymology: 1865–70; back formation from frivolous Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a...

Word For The Day, Monday, 4/21/14 ; 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". iteration; noun 1. the act of repeating; a repetition. 2. Mathematics . a. Also called successive approximation. a problem-solving or computational method in which a succession of approximations, each building on the one preceding, is used to achieve a desired degree of accuracy. b. an instance of the use of this method. 3. Computers. a. a repetition of a statement or statements in a program. b. a...

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”. CrossNoun 1. a. An upright post with a transverse piece near the top, on which condemned persons were executed in ancient times. b. often Cross The upright post with a transverse piece upon which Jesus was crucified. c. A crucifix. d. Any of various modifications of the cross design, such as a Latin cross or Maltese cross. e. A medal, emblem, or insignia in the form of a cross. 2. The Christian religion;...

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".recondite \REK-un-dyte\ adjective 1. hidden from sight; concealed2. difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep3. of, relating to, or dealing with something little known or obscure Example sentence:"We hear from mathematicians that bees have practically solved a recondite problem, and have made their cells of the proper shape to hold the greatest possible amount of honey, with the least possible consumption of precious wax in their construction."...

Word For The Day, Wednesday, April 16, 2014-- dreadnought ; 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". dreadnought [ dred-nawt]hear it pronounced noun 1. a type of battleship armed with heavy-caliber guns in turrets. 2. an outer garment of heavy woolen cloth. 3. a thick cloth with a long pile. 4. (slang) a heavyweight boxer 5. a person who fears nothing Origin: From the British battleship Dreadnought, launched in 1906, the first of its type. 1800–10; dread + nought (fear nothing)...

Word For The Day, Tuesday April 15, 2014 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". mot [moh] -n 1. a pithy or witty remark; bon mot . 2. Archaic . a note on a horn, bugle, etc.[ 1625–35; < French < Late Latin muttum utterance. See motto] la sudadera [soo-dah-DEHR-ah] -advsweatshirt Las niñas estaban vestidas en sudaderas azules idénticas. The girls were wearing identical blue sweatshirts

Word For The Day, Monday, 4/14/14 ; 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". bien-pensant; noun; adj. 1.Right-thinking, orthodox, conformist; conservative.  [quotations ▼] 2010, Bagehot, The Economist, 23 Aug 2010: He hopes Mr Abbott wins the election in part because it would, he says, annoy bien-pensant British journalists and Leftists who oppose the Australian's positions on things like abortion, gay marriage or climate change. 2.Someone who accepts and/or espouses a fashionable idea after it has been established and maintains it without...

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”. Yeasty Adjective, also: yeastier, yeastiest 1. Of, similar to, or containing yeast: yeasty dough. 2. Causing or characterized by unrest or agitation; turbulent: the yeasty days before the new government was established. 3. Frothy; frivolous: a yeasty comedy. 4. Full of productivity or vitality; exuberantly creative. 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...

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".mordant [mawrÂ’ dnt] adjective 1. sharply caustic or sarcastic, as wit or a speaker; biting.2. burning; corrosive.3. having the property of fixing colors, as in dyeing. noun 4. a substance used in dyeing to fix the coloring matter, especially a metallic compound, as an oxide or hydroxide, that combines with the organic dye and forms an insoluble colored compound or lake in the fiber.5. an adhesive substance for binding gold or silver leaf to...

Word For The Day, Wednesday, April 9, 2014-- arriviste ; 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". arriviste[ar-ee-veest; French a-ree-veest]hear it pronounced noun 1. a person who has recently acquired unaccustomed status, wealth, or success, especially by dubious means and without earning concomitant esteem 2. a person who is unscrupulously ambitious Origin: 1900–05; < French; see arrive, -ist Related forms Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way,...

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”. Play HookyVerb play truant from work or school; "The Soother often plays hooky" (where is he? on his way home yet?) 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:...

Word For The Day, Monday, 4/7/14 ; 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". iniquity; noun noun, plural in·iq·ui·ties. 1. gross injustice or wickedness. 2. a violation of right or duty; wicked act; sin. Can be confused with INEQUITY. in'iquitous — adj in'iquitously — adv in'iquitousness — n Synonyms 1. evildoing, infamy, depravity, knavery. Etymology: 1300–50; Middle English < Latin inīquitās unevenness, unfairness, equivalent to inīqu ( us ) uneven, unfair ( in- in-3 + -īquus, combining form of aequus even,...

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”. InequityNoun (pl-inequities) 1. Injustice; unfairness. 2. An instance of injustice or unfairness: discerned some inequities in the criminal justice system. 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...

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".basilic (buh-SIL-ik, -ZIL-) adjective Kingly; royal. Example sentence:"The fair Prince Filiberto solemnly approached the Pope. ... 'Are You quite good now?' the boy continued, with great black basilic eyes." -- Frederick Rolfe; Hadrian the VII; 1904. Etymology: From Latin basilicus, from Greek basilikos (royal). Earliest documented use: 1727. Many things are named after this kingly word: plants, animals, architecture, and more. Basil, the aromatic herb of the mint family, is named so because it...