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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". aphelion \a-FEEL-yun\ noun the point in the path of a celestial body (such as a planet) that is farthest from the sun Example sentences:The comet is predicted to reach aphelion a mere 22 years from now. "Although this seems somewhat counter-intuitive for those of us in the northern hemisphere, Earth is actually at perihelion in early January each year, and at aphelion? in early July." — Alan Hale, Alamo Gordo News, August 14,...

Word For The Day, Monday, 9/22/14 ; 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". fugacious; adj. 1. fleeting; transitory: "a sensational story with but a fugacious claim on the public's attention." 2. Botany. falling or fading early. Etymology: 1625-35; < Latin fugāci- (stem of fugāx apt to flee, fleet, derivative of fugere to flee + -ous Related forms Expand fugaciously, adverb fugaciousness, fugacity [fyoo-gas-i-tee] Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence...

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”. EffluviumNoun n. pl. ef·flu·vi·a (-v-) or ef·flu·vi·ums 1. A usually invisible emanation or exhalation, as of vapor or gas. 2. a. A byproduct or residue; waste. b. The odorous fumes given off by waste or decaying matter. 3. An impalpable emanation; an aura. 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...

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". hegemony \hih-JEM-uh-nee\ noun1. dominant influence or authority over others2. the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group Example sentences:Consumers welcomed the diversification of the software market as smaller innovators challenged the hegemony of the large companies. "In the novel, a United States aircraft carrier group is sunk in the Pacific Ocean by a mysterious wing of fighter jets, later revealed to bear the red star of the Soviet forces...

Word For The Day, Wednesday, September 17, 2014-- toff ; 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". toff [tof]hear it pronounced noun, British Informal. A stylishly dressed, fashionable person, especially one who is or wants to be considered a member of the upper class. Origin: 1850-55 perhaps variant of tuft, nickname for a titled student at Oxford University, wearing a cap with a gold tasselWord Origin and History for toff lower-class British slang for "stylish dresser, member of the smart set,"...

Word For The Day, Tuesday September 16, 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". hypnopompic [hip-nuh-pom-pik] -adjPsychology relating to the state existing between sleep and full waking, characterized by the persistence of dreamlike imagery.[1900-05; hypno- + Greek pomp (ḗ) sending away (see pomp ) + -ic] las noticias [noh-TEES-ee-ahs] -nnews Ellos siempre ven las noticias por la tarde. They always watch the news in the evening.

Word For The Day, Day, Date ; 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". impuissant; adj. adjective 1. lacking strength; feeble; weak. Examples from the web for im-pu-is-sant Expand To the extent that they are non-facts, they are equally impuissant. The evidence was similarly impuissant to show intent. The double-counting claim is, therefore, impuissant Etymology: 1620-30; < Middle French; see im-2, puissant Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in...

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”. ScaremongerNoun One who spreads frightening rumors; an alarmist. 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". promulgate (PROM-uhl-gayt, pro-MUHL-) verb, tr.1. To make a law, rule, etc. known by public declaration.2. To make publicly known an idea, belief, etc. Example sentence:"In recent years the EPA [Environmental Protection Agency] has also promulgated rules limiting the release of mercury and other toxins from power plants."--Appalachian Fall; The Economist (London, UK); Sep 28, 2013. Etymology:From Latin promulgare (to make known), from pro- (forward) + mulgere (to milk, to cause to come out)....

Word For The Day, Wednesday, September 10, 2014-- ne plus ultra ; 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". ne plus ultra [ne ploo s oo l-trah]hear it pronounced noun Latin 1. the highest point; acme. 2. the most intense degree of a quality or state. 3. the extreme or perfect point or state Origin: literally: not more beyond (that is, go no further), allegedly a warning to sailors inscribed on the Pillars of Hercules at Gibraltar Rules: Everyone must leave...

Word For The Day, Tuesday September 9, 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". flexuous [flek-shoo-uh s] -adjfull of bends or curves; sinuous.[1595-1605; < Latin flexuōsus full of turns, winding, crooked, equivalent to flexu (s) (see flex1) + -ōsus -ous] en cambio [ehn KAHM-bee-oh] however; on the other hand En cambio, podríamos ir más bien mañana. On the other hand, we could go tomorrow instead.

Word For The Day, Monday, 9/8/14 ; 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". panegyric; noun 1. a lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing; eulogy. 2. formal or elaborate praise. Etymology: 1590-1600; < Latin, noun use of panēgyricus of, belonging to a public assembly < Greek panēgyrikós, equivalent to panḗgyr (is) solemn assembly ( pan- pan- + -ēgyris, combining form of ágyris gathering; cf. category ) + -ikos -ic panegyrical, adjective panegyrically, adverb self-panegyric, adjective Rules:...

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”. RestiveAdjective 1. Uneasily impatient under restriction, opposition, criticism, or delay. 2. Resisting control; difficult to control. 3. Refusing to move. Used of a horse or other animal. 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". consonance (KON-suh-nuhns) noun1. Agreement or accord.2. A combination of sounds pleasing to the ear.3. The repetition of consonant sounds, especially at the ends of words, such as st in the phrase first and last. Example sentences:"Chin said the stance was in full consonance with the policy of the party."--Jacob Achoi; SUPP Reconciliation 'Bright'; The Borneo Post (Malaysia); Mar 23, 2014. "The show felt like the sweetest kind of chamber music, with perfectly satisfying...

Word For The Day, Wednesday, September 3, 2014-- patina ; 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". patina [pat-n-uh, puh-tee-nuh]hear it pronounced noun 1. a film or incrustation, usually green, produced by oxidation on the surface of old bronze and often esteemed as being of ornamental value. 2. a similar film or coloring appearing gradually on some other substance. 3. a surface calcification of implements, usually indicating great age. Origin: Patina is adopted from Italian, from Latin patina, a dish (from...

Word For The Day, Tuesday September 2, 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". aeolian [ee-OH-lee-uhn] -adj1.of or caused by the wind; wind-blown. 2. pertaining to Aeolus, or to the winds in general.[1595-1605; Aeoli(us) pertaining to Aeolus + -an -an] la propina [proh-PEEN-ah] -n tip Dejamos propinas generosas en los hoteles y restaurantes. We leave generous tips at hotels and restaurants.

b>Word For The Day, Mondday, September 1, 2014 – pernicious 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". pernicious; adj. causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful: pernicious teachings; a pernicious lie. 2. deadly; fatal: a pernicious disease. 3. Obsolete. evil; wicked.Related forms perniciously, adverb perniciousness, noun unpernicious, adjective unperniciously, examples for pernicious But a bias can be real, and pernicious, without being legally actionable. But a more pernicious problem is the impact upon incentives of all firms. In the end,...

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”. AloofAdjective Distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote. 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". prorogue (pro-ROHG) verb, transitive1. To discontinue a session of something, for example, a parliament.2. To defer or to postpone. Example sentence:"This sitting will be the last one before Parliament is prorogued."--Lee U-Wen; Cost of Catching Sports on TV a Hot House Topic; The Business Times (Singapore); Apr 12, 2014. Etymology:From French proroger (to adjourn), from Latin prorogare (to prolong or defer), from pro- (before) + rogare (to ask). Ultimately from the Indo-European root...

Word For The Day, Wednesday, August 27, 2014-- bum-rush ; 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". bum-rush [buhm-ruhsh] verb, transitive to force one's way into; crash: to bum-rush a rap concert.From the Urban Dictionary: 1. To run full speed into somebody and body slam them into a brick wall, chain link fence, or similar immovable object. "Dude, I just got bum rushed on the corner of E.9th and Euclid Avenue." 2. The act of attacking someone or something (usually by...