The word of the week for March 26th through April 1st is...
Vexatious
adj.
Definition:
1. Tending to cause annoyance, frustration or worry.
2. Full of disorder, stress.
Example: It was vexatious for the young mother of four to work a full time job while raising her children alone.
Now Playing: This
*I like it
Showing posts with label word of the week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label word of the week. Show all posts
Monday, March 26, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Word of the Week: Xanthopsia
The word of the week for March 19th through the 25th is...
Xanthopsia /zan-THOP-see-ah/
n.
Definition:
A visual disturbance in which objects appear yellow.
Example:
The designer sunglasses are equipped with a xanthopsia type lens.
Now Playing: "Weekend Wars" by MGMT
Xanthopsia /zan-THOP-see-ah/
n.
Definition:
A visual disturbance in which objects appear yellow.
Example:
The designer sunglasses are equipped with a xanthopsia type lens.
Now Playing: "Weekend Wars" by MGMT
Monday, March 12, 2012
Word of the Week: Sláinte
The word of the week (Saint Patrick's Day week!) for March 12th through the 18th is...
Sláinte /SLAHN-cha/
n.
Definition:
A Gaelic word used in Ireland to toast to good health; cheers.
Example:
The best man ended the toast by raising his glass and wishing the newly married couple a happy life together, "Sláinte!"
Now Playing: "Brain Damage" by Pink Floyd
Sláinte /SLAHN-cha/
n.
Definition:
A Gaelic word used in Ireland to toast to good health; cheers.
Example:
The best man ended the toast by raising his glass and wishing the newly married couple a happy life together, "Sláinte!"
Now Playing: "Brain Damage" by Pink Floyd
Monday, March 5, 2012
Word of the Week: Duende
The word of the week for March 5th through the 11th is...
Duende
n.
Definition: The power to attract through magnetism or charm
Example: The presidential candidate's political positions were off-putting but his duende earned him many votes.
Now Playing: "All the Pretty Girls Go to The City" by Spoon
Duende
n.
Definition: The power to attract through magnetism or charm
Example: The presidential candidate's political positions were off-putting but his duende earned him many votes.
Now Playing: "All the Pretty Girls Go to The City" by Spoon
Monday, February 27, 2012
Word of the Week: Ebullience
The word of the week for February 27th through March 4th is...
Ebullience
n.
Definition:
Overflowing with enthusiasm, enjoyment, exuberance or approval.
Example:
The Oscar winner's ebullience was evident in her acceptance speech.
Now Playing: "Fool In The Rain" by Led Zeppelin
Ebullience
n.
Definition:
Overflowing with enthusiasm, enjoyment, exuberance or approval.
Example:
The Oscar winner's ebullience was evident in her acceptance speech.
Now Playing: "Fool In The Rain" by Led Zeppelin
Monday, February 20, 2012
Word of the Week: Licentious
The word of the week for February 20th through the 26th is...
Licentious
adj.
Definition:
1. Lacking moral discipline or ignoring legal restraint, especially in sexual conduct.
2. Having no regard for accepted rules or standards.
3. Sexually promiscuous.
Example:
He would have made for an excellent boyfriend but his licentious behavior could not be trusted.
Now Playing: "You Got Me" by The Roots
Licentious
adj.
Definition:
1. Lacking moral discipline or ignoring legal restraint, especially in sexual conduct.
2. Having no regard for accepted rules or standards.
3. Sexually promiscuous.
Example:
He would have made for an excellent boyfriend but his licentious behavior could not be trusted.
Now Playing: "You Got Me" by The Roots
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Word of the Week: Ludic
The word of the week for February 13th through the 19th is...
Ludic
adj.
Definition:
relating to or characterized by play; playfulness
Example:
On Valentine's Day, the ludic couple exchanged comical greeting cards.
Now Playing: "Searchin'" by The Coasters
Ludic
adj.
Definition:
relating to or characterized by play; playfulness
Example:
On Valentine's Day, the ludic couple exchanged comical greeting cards.
Now Playing: "Searchin'" by The Coasters
Monday, February 6, 2012
Word of the Week: Aphorism
The word of the week for February 6th through the 12th is...
Aphorism
n.
Definition:
1. A concise statement of a principle.
2. An original thought, written or spoken in a brief, memorable form.
Example:
Twitter is an excellent platform to express a personal aphorism.
Now Playing: "If You Leave Me Now" by Chicago
Aphorism
n.
Definition:
1. A concise statement of a principle.
2. An original thought, written or spoken in a brief, memorable form.
Example:
Twitter is an excellent platform to express a personal aphorism.
Now Playing: "If You Leave Me Now" by Chicago
Monday, January 30, 2012
Word of the Week: Redolent
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
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
Monday, January 23, 2012
Word of the Week: Taciturn
The word of the week for Janary 23rd through the 29th is...
TACITURN
\TASS-uh-tern\
adj.
Definition:
1. tempermentally disinclined to talk
2. habitually untalkative; silent
Example:
Her blind date was with an awkwardly taciturn man.
Now Playing: "Read My Mind" by The Killers
TACITURN
\TASS-uh-tern\
adj.
Definition:
1. tempermentally disinclined to talk
2. habitually untalkative; silent
Example:
Her blind date was with an awkwardly taciturn man.
Now Playing: "Read My Mind" by The Killers
Monday, January 16, 2012
Word of the Week: Inamorata
The word of the week for January 16th through the 22nd is...
INAMORATA
n.
Definition:
A woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
Example:
He vowed that his next inamorata would be nothing like his ex girlfriend.
*Yes, this example is clearly a Black Keys reference
Now Playing: Take a guess ;)
INAMORATA
n.
Definition:
A woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
Example:
He vowed that his next inamorata would be nothing like his ex girlfriend.
*Yes, this example is clearly a Black Keys reference
Now Playing: Take a guess ;)
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Word of the Week: Mordant
The word of the week for January 9th through the 15th is...
MORDANT
adj.
Definition:
1. Biting in thought, manner, or style
2. Having a sharp sense of humor
3. Critical or sarcastic
Example:
The critic's mordant review was scattered with backhanded compliments and trivial observations.
Now Playing: "Counting Blue Cars" by Dishwalla
MORDANT
adj.
Definition:
1. Biting in thought, manner, or style
2. Having a sharp sense of humor
3. Critical or sarcastic
Example:
The critic's mordant review was scattered with backhanded compliments and trivial observations.
Now Playing: "Counting Blue Cars" by Dishwalla
Monday, January 2, 2012
Word of the Week: Raillery
The word of the week for January 2nd the 8th is...
Raillery
n.
Definition: good-natured ridicule
Example:
The young boy was constantly dealing with raillery from his older brothers.
Now Playing: "Stay" by Lisa Loeb
*Just being honest ;)
Raillery
n.
Definition: good-natured ridicule
Example:
The young boy was constantly dealing with raillery from his older brothers.
Now Playing: "Stay" by Lisa Loeb
*Just being honest ;)
Monday, December 26, 2011
Word of the Week: DENOUEMENT
The word of the week for December 26th through January 1st is...
DENOUEMENT
n.
Definition:
1. The final resolution or clarification of a literary plot.
2. The outcome of a complex sequence of events; the end result.
Example:
a. For many, the denouement of 2011 will be celebrated.
b. In the novel's denouement, a surprising plot twist takes place.
Now Playing: "Season's Trees" by Danger Mouse (ft. Norah Jones)
DENOUEMENT
n.
Definition:
1. The final resolution or clarification of a literary plot.
2. The outcome of a complex sequence of events; the end result.
Example:
a. For many, the denouement of 2011 will be celebrated.
b. In the novel's denouement, a surprising plot twist takes place.
Now Playing: "Season's Trees" by Danger Mouse (ft. Norah Jones)
Monday, December 19, 2011
Word of the Week: ZENITH
The word of the week for December 19th through the 25th is...
ZENITH
n.
Definition:
1. The point on the celestial sphere that is directly above the observer.
2. The upper region of the sky.
3. The highest point above the observer's horizon attained by a celestial body.
4. The point of culmination; the peak.
Example:
The comedienne really hit her zenith with the release of her latest comedy CD.
Now Playing: "Runaround Sue" by Dion and the Belmonts
*One of my all time favorite songs!
ZENITH
n.
Definition:
1. The point on the celestial sphere that is directly above the observer.
2. The upper region of the sky.
3. The highest point above the observer's horizon attained by a celestial body.
4. The point of culmination; the peak.
Example:
The comedienne really hit her zenith with the release of her latest comedy CD.
Now Playing: "Runaround Sue" by Dion and the Belmonts
*One of my all time favorite songs!
Monday, December 12, 2011
Word of the Week: Perfidious
The word of the week for December 12th through the 18th is...
PERFIDIOUS
adj.
Definition:
1. Unfaithful, unreliable, treacherous
2. Tending to betray
Example:
After extensive marriage counseling, she came to the conclusion that her husband's perfidious behavior was irreconcilable.
Now Playing: "There Goes My Baby" by The Drifters
PERFIDIOUS
adj.
Definition:
1. Unfaithful, unreliable, treacherous
2. Tending to betray
Example:
After extensive marriage counseling, she came to the conclusion that her husband's perfidious behavior was irreconcilable.
Now Playing: "There Goes My Baby" by The Drifters
Monday, December 5, 2011
Word of the Week: EPHEMERAL
The word of the week for December 5th through the 11th is...
EPHEMERAL
adj.
Definition:
1. Lasting a very short time
2. Lasting only one day
Example:
Many stores host ephemeral sales on Black Friday.
Now Playing: "Right Back Where We Started From" by Maxine Nightingale
EPHEMERAL
adj.
Definition:
1. Lasting a very short time
2. Lasting only one day
Example:
Many stores host ephemeral sales on Black Friday.
Now Playing: "Right Back Where We Started From" by Maxine Nightingale
Monday, November 28, 2011
Word of the Week: SPLENETIC
The word of the week for November 28th through December 4th is...
SPLENETIC
adj.
Definition: Marked by bad temper, malevolence, or spite.
Example: His seasonal affective disorder caused him to act in a splenetic manner towards his family and friends.
Now Playing: "Big Jet Plane" by Lady of the Sunshine
SPLENETIC
adj.
Definition: Marked by bad temper, malevolence, or spite.
Example: His seasonal affective disorder caused him to act in a splenetic manner towards his family and friends.
Now Playing: "Big Jet Plane" by Lady of the Sunshine
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, November 14, 2011
Word of the Week: LACHRYMOSE
The word of the week for November 14th through the 20th is...
LACHRYMOSE
adj.
Definition:
1. Given to tears or weeping
2. Tending to cause tears; mournful
Example:
The lachrymose songs performed at the memorial were overwhelming for many funeral attendees.
Now Playing: "Mind Games" by Leagues
LACHRYMOSE
adj.
Definition:
1. Given to tears or weeping
2. Tending to cause tears; mournful
Example:
The lachrymose songs performed at the memorial were overwhelming for many funeral attendees.
Now Playing: "Mind Games" by Leagues
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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!
