Word Wednesday
Word Wednesday – “Estival”
Word Wednesday • “Estival” is my word for WordWednesday Definition- Adjective • Relating to the summer season Pronunciation • Pronunciation – es·ti·val \ ˈe-stə-vəl Usage • “Estival” traces back to aestas, which is the Latin word for summer. Closing Question • What is you most favorite activity, such as eating watermelon, when the “Estival” season arrives? My family…
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Word Wednesday – “Dulcet”
Word Wednesday • “Dulcet” is my word for WordWednesday Definition- Adjective • Pleasing to the ear, sweet to the taste, pleasant or agreeable Pronunciation • Pronunciation – DUL-sut Usage • I love the summer fruits because they are deliciously “Dulcet” at this time of year! Closing Question • What do you find most “Dulcet” to your ears or taste? …
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Word Wednesday -“Confabulate”
Word Wednesday • “Confabulate” is my word for WordWednesday Definition- Verb • To chat, engage in an in informal conversations or meetings, or to fabricate imaginary experiences when there is a loss of memory Pronunciation • Pronunciation – kun-FAB-yuh-layt Usage • Because of the Coronavirus many people are missing their normal opportunities to “Confabulate” with friends, family, and…
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Word Wednesday – Risible
Word Wednesday • “Risible” is my word for WordWednesday Adjective • Capable of laughing, disposed to laughing, laughable, provoking laughter, associated with, relating to, or used in laughter Pronunciation • Pronunciation – RIZZ-uh-b Usage • The children were “Risible” when their teacher began to sing in class. • Do you have “Risible” situations or people that you know…
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Word Wednesday – Farrago
“Farrago” is my word for WordWednesday. • Noun: A mixture, hodgepodge, mishmash, collage, gumbo, quilt • Usage: I love my “Farrago” of buttons from my mother and mother-in-law in my button boxes. • Pronunciation – fəˈräɡō,fəˈrāɡō • He created a delicious dinner from a “Farrago” of leftovers from his freezer. My family business memoir No Bunk,…
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Word Wednesday – “Parsimonious”
“Parsimonious” is my word for WordWednesday. • Adjective: Stingy, thrifty, economical, frugal, tightwad, sparing, restrained • Usage: People did not like Mr. Scrooge because he was “Parsimonious” with his money. • Pronunciation – par-suh-MOH-nee-us • It is said that people who are are “Parsimonious” with their money and also “Parsimonious” with their kindness! My family business…
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Word Wednesday – “Legerdemain”
“Legerdemain” is my word for WordWednesday. • Noun: sleight of hand or a display of skill and adroitness • Usage: The magician had perfect “Legerdemain” that fascinated his audience. • Pronunciation – lej-er-duh-MAYN • Her magical cooking and meal presentation was proof of her “Legerdemain” abilities. My family business memoir No Bunk, Just BS (Business Sense) is available on Amazon.com.…
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Word Wednesday – “Concomitant”
“Concomitant” is my word for WordWednesday. • Adjective: Naturally accompanying or associated with. • Noun: A phenomenon that naturally accompanies or follows something. • Usage: Peanut butter has a yummy jelly “Concomitant” in a sandwich. • Pronunciation – kənˈkämədənt • Thunder is “Concomitant” after you see lightening during a rain storm My family business memoir No Bunk, Just BS (Business Sense) is…
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Word Wednesday – “Distrait”
“Distrait” is my word for WordWednesday. • Adjective: Agitated, delirious, distracted, distraught, frantic, frenzied, or hysterical • Usage: While watching a TV news broadcast her “Distrait” thoughts confused her. • Pronunciation – di-ˈstrā • Do you have “Distrait” feeling because of the COVID19? My family business memoir No Bunk, Just BS (Business Sense) is available on Amazon.com. Remember: 10% of royalties from the sale of No…
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Word Wednesday – “Aglet”
“Aglet” is my word for WordWednesday. • Noun: A metal or plastic tube fixed tightly around each end of a shoelace. • Usage: Today, many shoes use Velcro, instead of shoes laces with an “Aglet” on each end, to close the shoe. • Pronunciation – aɡlət • Do you remember learning how to tie your shoes with laces that had an “Aglet”…
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Word Wednesday – “Plenary”
“Plenary” is my word for WordWednesday. • Adjective: Complete in every respect, fully attended or constituted by all entitled • Usage: A peaceful protest over George Floyd’s death can be considered a “Plenary”gathering. • Pronunciation – plenərē • “Plenary” sessions for businesses conferences are now being held online instead of in hotels. • Are you missing the weekly…
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Word Wednesday – “Gubbins”
“Gubbins” is my word for WordWednesday. • Noun: Brittish dialect for an object that has little or no value, a gadget or device, odds and ends, rubbish, and a silly person. • Usage: I think a “Gubbins” created this silly, but useful rubbish can. • Pronunciation – gəbə̇nz • During the Coronavirus quarantine I am…
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