Word Wednesday
Word Wednesday – “Refulgence”
“Refulgence” is my word for WordWednesday. • Noun: A brilliant, radiant or resplendent quality • Usage: The little girl’s “Refulgence” was splendid because of her face painting. • Pronunciation – rih-FULL-junss • The bride was a vision of “Refulgence” in her wedding gown. • When do you feel a sense of “Refulgence“ in your life?…
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Word Wednesday – “Flotsam”
“Flotsom” is my word for WordWednesday. • Noun: Floating debris, a floating population or castaways, miscellaneous or unimportant material • Usage: The photo sadly shows the Great Pacific Garbage Patches! • Pronunciation – FLAHT-sum • I believe that we need to diligently take care of Mother Earth and not create “Flotsom” in her gifts of water,…
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Word Wednesday – “Titivate”
“Titivate” is my word for WordWednesday. • Verb: To add some finishing touches to, enhance the value of something, or to make more efficient. Giving a face-lift or preen • Usage: When I was a little girl I loved to watch my mother “Titivate” her make-up. • Pronunciation – tidəˌvāt • Do you take the…
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Word Wednesday – “Solecism”
“Solecism” is my word for WordWednesday. • Noun: 1. Deviating from the normal, accepted, or proper order 2. Ungrammatical combination of words 2. A minor blunder of speech 4. A lack of decorum or breach of etiquette • Usage: Sadly, we all are experiencing “Solecism” because of the Coronavirus. • Pronunciation – SAH-luh-siz-um • We all…
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Word Wednesday – “Haggadah”
“Haggadah” is my word for WordWednesday. ♦ I think we will have to amend the “Haggadah” and add the Coronavirus as the 11th Plague. • Noun: 1. Text recited at the Seder on the first two nights of the Jewish Passover or Pesach, including a narrative of the Exodus from Egypt. 2. Legend, parable, or anecdote used…
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Word Wednesday – “Welkin”
“Welkin” is my word for WordWednesday. • Noun: Sky or heaven • Usage: The “Welkin” will ring with our joy and relief when a cure for the Coronavisus is discovered! • Pronunciation – welkən • The British pronunciation does not sound the “l” in “Welkin”. • Enjoy the song “Thank Heaven for Little Girls” from…
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Word Wednesday – “Bonhomie”
“Bonhomie” is my word for WordWednesday. • Noun: Cheerfulness, friendliness, kindness, geniality, good nature atttitude • Usage: It is heartwarming to see how communities have shown a grand sense of “Bonhomie” during the Coronavirus! • Pronunciation – ˌbänəˈmē orˈbänəmē • Demonstrating “Bonhomie” toward others will help cheer your heart and theirs, during this difficult time.…
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Word Wednesday – “Bruxism”
“Bruxism” is my word for WordWednesday. • Noun: Involuntary habitual grinding of the teeth, typically during sleep.. • Usage: If you suffer from “Bruxism” you should see you dentist. • Pronunciation – brəksizəm • The stress of the Coronavirus may cause you to have “Bruxism”. • Have you ever experienced “Bruxism”? Stay safe and healthy;…
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Word Wednesday – “Rectitudinous”
“Rectitudinous” is my word for WordWednesday. • Adjective: Characterized by being morally correct behavior or thinking, self- righteousness, pious. • Usage: The manager’s “Rectitudinous” attitude was annoying! • Pronunciation – rek-ti-tood-n-uh s • People often think that the Yellow Brainers who have a “Rectitudinous” manner are difficult to work with. • Do you know anyone who…
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Word Wednesday – “Fecundity”
“Fecundity” is my word for WordWednesday. Noun: Fertility, ability to produce copious ideas, offspring, or new growth. Usage: Our neighbor’s 4-H rabbit project was a perfect example of “Fecundity”. Pronunciation – feˈkəndədē,fiˈkəndədē My Creative Blue Brain is always in a “Fecundity” mode! My family business memoir No Bunk, Just BS (Business Sense) is available on Amazon.com.…
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Word Wednesday – “Trenchant”
“Trenchant“ is my word for WordWednesday. Adjective: Vigorous, cutting, piercing, sharp, blistering, or incisive manner or style of communication. Usage: I observed that the some of the Democratic candidates had a “Trenchant” communication style during the debate, last night. Pronunciation – tren(t)SHənt Was there a candidate that you thought was more “Trenchant“ than the others,…
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Word Wednesday – “Tatterdemalion”
“Tatterdemalion” is my word for WordWednesday. Noun- A person in tattered clothing or a shabby looking person Adjective – Ripped unkempt, ragged, dilapidated. Usage: Tattered jeans have become stylish.” Pronunciation – tat-er-di-meyl-yuh n Do you feel like you are a “Tatterdemalion” or a Fashionista when you wear ripped jeans? My family business memoir, No Bunk, Just…
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