The word of the week (my birthday week!) for January 30th through February 5th is...
Redolent
adj.
Definition:
1. Serving to bring to mind; evocative
2. Exuding fragrance; aromatic.
Example:
When she smelled the redolent bottle of perfume, she was instantly taken back to the time in her life when she wore the fragrance most frequently.
Now Playing: "Pigeons" by The Hundred in the Hands
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday, November 21, 2011
Word of the Week: SYMBIOSIS
The word of the week for November 21st through the 27th is...
SYMBIOSIS
n.
Definition:
1. A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence
2. In Biology- a close, prolonged association between two or more different organisms of different species that may, but does not necessarily, benefit each member
Example:
The family cat lives in symbiosis with their pet dog.
Now Playing: "Get On Up" by James Brown
SYMBIOSIS
n.
Definition:
1. A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence
2. In Biology- a close, prolonged association between two or more different organisms of different species that may, but does not necessarily, benefit each member
Example:
The family cat lives in symbiosis with their pet dog.
Now Playing: "Get On Up" by James Brown
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")
Now Playing: "What The Water Gave Me" by Florence + The Machine
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")
Now Playing: "What The Water Gave Me" by Florence + The Machine
Monday, August 8, 2011
Word of the Week: PROSAIC
The word of the week for August 8th through the 14th is...
PROSAIC
adj.
Definition:
1. Lacking poetic beauty
2. Dull, unimaginative, commonplace
3. Unromantic
Example:
The music on the radio was so prosaic that it forced me to find another station to listen to.
Origin: Latin
First Use: 1650
Now Playing: "MoneyGrabber" by Fitz and the Tantrums
PROSAIC
adj.
Definition:
1. Lacking poetic beauty
2. Dull, unimaginative, commonplace
3. Unromantic
Example:
The music on the radio was so prosaic that it forced me to find another station to listen to.
Origin: Latin
First Use: 1650
Now Playing: "MoneyGrabber" by Fitz and the Tantrums
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
Now Playing: "If I Die Young" by The Band Perry
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
Now Playing: "If I Die Young" by The Band Perry
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
Now Playing: "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" by Dusty Springfield
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
Now Playing: "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" by Dusty Springfield
Handwritten
At work today, one of my clients submitted a bio- a handwritten description of herself. I loved it! It was such a nice break from the ordinary to read something that wasn't typed. I love nothing more than exchanging letters and cards with friends and family... even a stranger or two. Yes, I have a pen-pal.
Not only was it cool that the bio was handwritten, but take a look at what she wrote. I dig it!
Now Playing: "Fly Like an Eagle" by Steve Miller Band
Not only was it cool that the bio was handwritten, but take a look at what she wrote. I dig it!
Now Playing: "Fly Like an Eagle" by Steve Miller Band
Saturday, July 23, 2011
The Poet Laureate of the North Side...
Perhaps it's the alignment of the stars or maybe I'm just feeling lonely. Lately, I have been in quite a romantic mood. I find myself listening to love songs, reading poetry, choosing wine over my usual beer and burning candles. It's a little pathetic but I'm just being honest. It's all about love, right? There should be no shame in admitting these things. Here is a poem that I've cherished since I was a little girl. It's entitled "To Anthea" and it's by 17th century poet, Robert Herrick. It's pretty scandalous reading material for an 8-year-old but I was always ahead of my time ;)
Now Playing: "Lullaby" by Sia
Now Playing: "Lullaby" by Sia
Monday, July 18, 2011
Word of the Week: MANTIC
The word of the week for July 18th - 24th is...
MANTIC adj.
Definition:
relating to the faculty of divination; having prophetic powers
Example: The psychic's mantic reading was full of detailed imagery.
Origin: Greek
First Use: 1839
Now Playing: "Learning to Fly" by Pink Floyd
MANTIC adj.
Definition:
relating to the faculty of divination; having prophetic powers
Example: The psychic's mantic reading was full of detailed imagery.
Origin: Greek
First Use: 1839
Now Playing: "Learning to Fly" by Pink Floyd
Monday, June 27, 2011
Word of the Week: EPITHET
Your word of the week for June 27th - July 3rd:
Epithet n.
Definition:
A characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing.
Example:
"His charitable works have earned him the epithet “Mr. Philanthropy.”
Origin: Greek
First Known Use: 1579
Now Playing: "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green
Epithet n.
Definition:
A characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing.
Example:
"His charitable works have earned him the epithet “Mr. Philanthropy.”
Origin: Greek
First Known Use: 1579
Now Playing: "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green
Monday, June 20, 2011
Word of the Week: ROUÉ
ROUÉ n.
\roo-AY\
Definition:
1. A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure
2. A dissolute man in fashionable society
Example:
"Girls run off with bad boys all the time, always have and always will. But in the past, when deemed press-worthy, he was likely a notorious roué or dangerous musician, not a dropout trying to muster enough gumption for a GED."
-From an article by Bridget Foley in Women's Wear Daily, July 16, 2010
Origin: French
First Known Use: 1800
\roo-AY\
Definition:
1. A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure
2. A dissolute man in fashionable society
Example:
"Girls run off with bad boys all the time, always have and always will. But in the past, when deemed press-worthy, he was likely a notorious roué or dangerous musician, not a dropout trying to muster enough gumption for a GED."
-From an article by Bridget Foley in Women's Wear Daily, July 16, 2010
Origin: French
First Known Use: 1800
Monday, June 13, 2011
Word of the Week: Mutatis Mutandis
The word of the week for June 13th-19th:
Mutatis Mutandis adverb
Pronunciation: \myoo-TAH-tis-myoo-TAHN-dis\
Definition:
1 : with the necessary changes having been made
2 : with the respective differences having been considered
3 : The necessary changes in details, such as names and places, will be made but everything else will remain the same.
Example:
The points that the author of the study makes about the town's roads and bridges also apply, mutatis mutandis, to its schools and municipal buildings.
First Known Usage: 16th century (English)
Origin: Latin
(Translates: "The necessary changes having been made.")
Now Playing: "Blue Ridge Mountains" by Fleet Foxes
Mutatis Mutandis adverb
Pronunciation: \myoo-TAH-tis-myoo-TAHN-dis\
Definition:
1 : with the necessary changes having been made
2 : with the respective differences having been considered
3 : The necessary changes in details, such as names and places, will be made but everything else will remain the same.
Example:
The points that the author of the study makes about the town's roads and bridges also apply, mutatis mutandis, to its schools and municipal buildings.
First Known Usage: 16th century (English)
Origin: Latin
(Translates: "The necessary changes having been made.")
Now Playing: "Blue Ridge Mountains" by Fleet Foxes
Monday, June 6, 2011
Word of the Week: CYMOTRICHOUS
Word of the Week for June 6-12th, 2011:
CYMOTRICHOUS adj.
Definition: Having wavy hair
Pronunciation: sahy-mo-truh-kuhs
First known usage: 1905-1910
Origin: Greek
Example:
The pop star's long, cymotrichous locks were beautiful.
I chose CYMOTRICHOUS because it was the winning word at this year's national spelling bee. The "bee" was won by 14-year-old Pennslyvania girl (yay), Sukanya Roy! I always watched the bee when I was little. Spelling is one of my stronger suits. My hair is naturally wavy, so I will be sure to use this word more often!
CYMOTRICHOUS adj.
Definition: Having wavy hair
Pronunciation: sahy-mo-truh-kuhs
First known usage: 1905-1910
Origin: Greek
Example:
The pop star's long, cymotrichous locks were beautiful.
I chose CYMOTRICHOUS because it was the winning word at this year's national spelling bee. The "bee" was won by 14-year-old Pennslyvania girl (yay), Sukanya Roy! I always watched the bee when I was little. Spelling is one of my stronger suits. My hair is naturally wavy, so I will be sure to use this word more often!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Word of the Week: INVIDIOUS
INVIDIOUS adj.
From the Latin for "full of envy".
DEFINITIONS:
Tending to rouse ill will, unpopularity, animosity, or resentment.
Envious.
Unfairly or offensively discriminating or prejudice.
Undesirable, unpleasant, unfavorable.
Synonyms: jealous, envious, green-eyed
EXAMPLE:
After winning the race, her competitors were left with invidious feelings from their defeat.
First Known Use: 1606
From the Latin for "full of envy".
DEFINITIONS:
Tending to rouse ill will, unpopularity, animosity, or resentment.
Envious.
Unfairly or offensively discriminating or prejudice.
Undesirable, unpleasant, unfavorable.
Synonyms: jealous, envious, green-eyed
EXAMPLE:
After winning the race, her competitors were left with invidious feelings from their defeat.
First Known Use: 1606
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- Krista Roman
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- I'm living life in beautiful Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I hold a journalism degree from West Virginia University. I have worked in television news, fashion marketing, PR, and cosmetic sales. My love for writing and sharing with the world my various passions is strong. One of my many ambitions is to be published and continue creating in the fields of digital and print media, literature and film. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, going to concerts, reading, following Pittsburgh sports and traveling as often as possible. Some of my favorite things include beauty, style, architecture, books, tarot and astrology, thrifting and my shih-tzu, Ireland. I’m engaged to the love of my lifetimes and we look forward to starting our next chapter together. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you!
