Tuesday, December 4. 2007
Word of the Day!
The word of the day is cavalcade. Cavalcade means a sequence or series, or a procession. Used in context: "The week before final exams holds a calvacade of work for the poor college student."
Saturday, December 1. 2007
Word of the Day!
The word of the day is malapropos. Malapropos means "in an inappropriate manner" or "unsuitable". Used in context: "Spending time with a former lover of a good friend is malapropos and may end badly for the friendship."
Wednesday, November 28. 2007
Word of the Day
The word of the day is incongruous. Incongruous means:
1. Lacking in harmony, compatibility, or appropriateness 2. Inconsistent with reason, logic, or common sense.
Used in context: The short, stout woman and the tall, lanky man made an incongruous couple.
Tuesday, November 27. 2007
Word of the Day!
The word of the day is: kvetch. To kvetch means to complain, a kvetch is someone who is a habitual complainer. Used in context: My friend is a kvetch because she complains about people on the train every time she takes it.
Monday, November 26. 2007
Word of the Day!
The word of the day is: postprandial. Postprandial means "done or happening after a meal". Used in context: "Dessert is known to be a postprandial treat."
Sunday, November 25. 2007
Word of the Day!
The word of the day is recumbent. It means "resting or inactive", or it can also mean "reclining or lying down". Used in context: "The man remained in a recumbent position because he was experiencing back pain."
Saturday, November 24. 2007
Word of the Day!
The word of the day is: somniferous. Somniferous means "to cause or induce sleep." Used in context: "Thanksgiving turkey is a somniferous food." 
Wednesday, November 21. 2007
Word of today
The word of the day is wiseacre. Wiseacre means someone who pretends to be smart. Used in context: "Olivia is not a wiseacre."
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