The word of the week for October 10th through the 16th is...
WIDDERSHINS
adv.
Definition:
1. In a left-handed or wrong direction
2. Counterclockwise
3. Contrary
Example:
During daylight savings time, in the fall, we set the clocks back in a widdershins motion.
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Monday, October 10, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Word of the Week: PERFUNCTORY
The word of the week for September 5 - 11th is...
PERFUNCTORY
adj.
Definition:
1. Done routinely and without little care
2. Acting with indifference
3. Without attention to detail
4. Lacking interest or enthusiasm; mechanical, dull
Example:
By the end of their world tour, the band was delivering perfunctory performances to the sold out crowds.
Origin: Latin
First Use: 1593
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PERFUNCTORY
adj.
Definition:
1. Done routinely and without little care
2. Acting with indifference
3. Without attention to detail
4. Lacking interest or enthusiasm; mechanical, dull
Example:
By the end of their world tour, the band was delivering perfunctory performances to the sold out crowds.
Origin: Latin
First Use: 1593
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Word of the Week: QUID PRO QUO
The word of the week for August 29th - September 4th is...
QUID PRO QUO
n.
Definition:
1. Something given or received for something else
2. A deal or arrangement
3. An equal exchange or substitution for goods or services
Example:
Nothing in life is ever free. There's always a quid pro quo involved.
Origin: Latin ("what for what")
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QUID PRO QUO
n.
Definition:
1. Something given or received for something else
2. A deal or arrangement
3. An equal exchange or substitution for goods or services
Example:
Nothing in life is ever free. There's always a quid pro quo involved.
Origin: Latin ("what for what")
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Monday, August 1, 2011
Word of the Week: JEJUNE
The word of the week for August 1st - 7th is...
JEJUNE
adj.
Definition:
1. Devoid of interest or significance; dull, boring, pedestrian
2. Without maturity or knowledge
3. Lacking in nutritive value
Example:
She was not interested in her jejune blind date because his conversation skills were less than stellar.
Origin: Latin
First Known Use: 1605
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JEJUNE
adj.
Definition:
1. Devoid of interest or significance; dull, boring, pedestrian
2. Without maturity or knowledge
3. Lacking in nutritive value
Example:
She was not interested in her jejune blind date because his conversation skills were less than stellar.
Origin: Latin
First Known Use: 1605
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Word of the Week: XYSTUS
The word of the week for July 25th - 31st is...
XYSTUS n.
Definition:
1. A long, covered corridor in a gymnasium; used by the ancient Greeks and Romans during inclimate weather
2. The Greek architectural term for the covered portico of the gymnasium, in which the exercises took place during the winter or in rainy weather
3. In ancient Rome, a garden walk or terrace
Example:
During the storm, the cross country team used the xystus for training.
Origin: Latin from Greek
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XYSTUS n.
Definition:
1. A long, covered corridor in a gymnasium; used by the ancient Greeks and Romans during inclimate weather
2. The Greek architectural term for the covered portico of the gymnasium, in which the exercises took place during the winter or in rainy weather
3. In ancient Rome, a garden walk or terrace
Example:
During the storm, the cross country team used the xystus for training.
Origin: Latin from Greek
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- Krista Roman
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