7.07.2009

Yes...I've been slacking...

...big time...I didn't realize how far behind I was...

So here are the words of the day from June 30 - July 7, 2009...

The Word of the Day for June 30, 2009 is:

oenophile • \EE-nuh-fyle\ • noun
: a lover or connoisseur of wine
The Word of the Day for July 01, 2009 is: periphrasis • \puh-RIFF-ruh-sis\ • noun
1 : use of a longer phrasing in place of a possible shorter form of expression
*2 : an instance of periphrasis
The Word of the Day for July 02, 2009 is: abject • \AB-jekt\ • adjective
1 : sunk to or existing in a low state or condition
*2 : very low in spirit or hope : wretched
3 : expressing or offered in a humble and often ingratiating spirit
The Word of the Day for July 03, 2009 is: zeugma • \ZOOG-muh\ • noun
: the use of a word to modify two or more words in such a way that it applies to each in a different sense or makes sense with only one
The Word of the Day for July 04, 2009 is: invigilate • \in-VIJ-uh-layt\ • verb
: to keep watch : supervise, monitor
The Word of the Day for July 05, 2009 is: diurnal • \dye-ER-nul\ • adjective
1 : recurring every day
*2 : of, relating to, or occurring in the daytime
The Word of the Day for July 06, 2009 is: scilicet • \SKEE-lih-ket\ • adverb
: to wit, namely
The Word of the Day for July 07, 2009 is: cloying • \KLOY-ing\ • adjective
: disgusting or distasteful by reason of excess; also : excessively sweet or sentimental

There! All caught up!...will need to catch up on other things as well...lots of things to share!!!

Posted by Just Me at 8:06 AM  

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