Word Wednesday – “Pugilismplay”

Word Wednesday • “Pugilismplay” is my word for WordWednesday. Definition: • Noun: Boxing Pronunciation • PYOO-juh-liz-um-play Usage • “Pugilismplay” is a sport that some people think is violent. Closing Thought and History •  “Pugilismplay” has been a sport for centuries! • The sport of boxing had its Olympic initiation more than 2,500 years ago in the 23rd…

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Word Wednesday – “Somnambulism”

“Somnambulism” is my word for #WordWednesday. Noun: Sleepwalking Usage:  My “Somnambulism” ended when I became a teenager. Pronunciation: http://tiny.cc/cjjt8y  – som-nam-byuh-liz-uh m Have you ever experienced “Somnambulism” as a child or an adult?   My family business memoir, No Bunk, Just BS (Business Sense) is available on Amazon.com. Remember: 10% of royalties from the sale of No Bunk will be allocated to JDRF.   Don’t forget about the FREE Chapter, #7 Your…

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WordWednesday – “Chrometophobia”

“Chrometophobia” is my word for #WordWednesday. Noun: An intense fear of money Usage: Did you know that “Chrometophobia” causes people anxiety and stress? Pronunciation: khrêma +‎ phobia – http://tiny.cc/5ku47y    Do you know any one who suffers from “Chrometophobia” when spending money, having too much money, or not having enough money?   My family business memoir, No Bunk, Just…

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Word Wednesday – “Borborygmus”

“Borborygmus” is my word for #WordWednesday. Noun: A rumbling, gurgling, or squeaking noise from the abdomen caused by gas Usage: When I hear “Borborygmus” it’s time for a snack! Pronunciation: http://tiny.cc/vetu7y  – bôrbəˈriɡməs Has “Borborygmus” ever made you fell self-conscious?   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 – “Afflatus”

“Afflatus” is my word for #WordWednesday Noun: Rush of divine or creative impulse or poetic inspiration Usage:  She had a sudden “Afflatus” about the title for her new book. Pronunciation: http://tiny.cc/kash7y  – əˈflādəs Have you recently experienced an “Afflatus” in your life?   My family business memoir, No Bunk, Just BS (Business Sense) is available on Amazon.com. Remember: 10% of royalties from…

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Word Wednesday – “Preantepenultimate”

“Preantepenultimate” is my word for #WordWednesday Adjective: Three before the end; fourth to last. Usage: Sylvia was disappointed being the “Preantepenultimate” person in line for the movie. Do you get upset when you are the “Preantepenultimate” person in a long line? http://tiny.cc/ebke6y  – pronunciation – prē’ăn’tĭpĭnŭlʹtĭmət  Think of different ways you can avoid being the “Preantepenultimate” person…

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Word Wednesday – “Pernoctate”

  It’s Wednesday and time for your WordWednesday post. “Pernoctate” is my word for WordWednesday. Verb: Staying overnight or action of passing through the night at a location. Usage: Where would you like to “Pernoctate” on Valentine’s Day? Pronunciation: pərˈnäkˌtāt Listen to the pronunciation Think about how you can “Pernoctate” for Valentine’s Day!     My family business memoir, No…

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Word Wednesday – “Pandiculation”

It’s Wednesday and time for your 2nd WordWednesday post. “Pandiculation” is my word for WordWednesday. Noun: Pan-dik-yuh-ley-shuh n – A particular sleepy combination of yawning and stretching. Usage: Do you think “Pandiculation” feels good when you get out of bed? Pronunciation: https://goo.gl/JNciC7 Your Orange Brain will have Fun asking other people if they enjoy  “Pandiculation”! I hope…

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Word Wednesday – “Pogonotrophy”

Today, I used my Green Technical Brain to solve the timing problem for my blog posts. This was a huge achievement for a Blue Creative Brain. As an author, I am fascinated by words. I wanted to add my successful #WordWednesday posts, which I have been posting on all my social media sites, to my blog. It…

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