Posts Tagged ‘dictionary’
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…
Read more5th Grade Student’s Dictionary Lesson in Neologism: Word Creation
Are you “rependable”? Unless you have participated in one of my What Color Is Your Brain? Programs, you will be wondering what “rependable” means. In 1997, a 5th grader named Eric created this splendid word when his class was reading my book Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visible Gift. I enjoyed working with Eric’s teacher, Sue Lewis,…
Read moreHow do you say “No” with Finesse?
Unexpectedly, this is my week for “word” blog posts. This morning, I received a call from my dear friend Doris telling me how much I helped her cousin. My Blue Brain loves helping others, but I was a bit confused. “What do you mean?” I asked. “That does not work for me!” Doris exclaimed. “You…
Read moreImagination Preview in Color
Albert Einstein (a Green Brainer) said, “Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions.” According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, IMAGINATION has a variety of definitions. I have highlighted specific words that are key to each of the 4 Brain Colors. 1. The power of forming a mental image of something not present to the senses…
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