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[07 May 2010|11:17am] |
Word of the Day
promenade [prom-uh-neyd] OR [prom-uh-nahd]
noun
1. a stroll or walk, especially in a public place, for pleasure or display.
2. an area used for such walking.
3. a march of guests into a ballroom to signify the opening of a formal ball.
4. a march of dancers in square dancing.
5. a formal dance (prom).
Are you going to prom?
No, but I might go for a promenade later.
verb
6. to go for or take part in a promenade.
7. to execute a promenade in square dancing.
8. to take a promenade through or about.
9. to conduct or display in or as if in a promenade; parade:
A versatile word. It can be used as a noun or a verb, it has a couple of different pronunciations (tomayto/tomahto, anyone?), and it’s pretty much all people are talking about today. Well, most people. I suppose there are a few of us not going.
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I hate the fact that I’m kinda sorta bummed about not going. Prom is totally not my thing, but still. Sigh.
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[30 Apr 2010|11:55pm] |
I told myself that I was going to try to find a summer job this weekend, but it's supposed to be so beautiful out tomorrow. AND it's my birthday! So I think I'm going to search for whatever it is Nikias did with the phones and glue instead. And after that? Maybe Eden for a birthday celebration of sorts. Anyone want to join me?
Word of the Day
logorrhea [law-guh-REE-uh]
noun
1. Pathologically incoherent, repetitious speech.
2. Incessant or compulsive talkativeness; wearisome volubility.
Seriously? Ha! Usually I’d just say "word vomit," but this seems more...polite?
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[29 Apr 2010|09:35pm] |
So, yeah. Prom is next week. That's like, all people are talking about in class. Am I the only one not going?
Word of the Day
mondegreen [MON-di-green]
noun
1. A word or phrase resulting from a misinterpretation of a word or phrase that has been heard.
e.g. 'Scuse me while I kiss this guy.
The word itself isn't that kickass, but I like the concept of mondegreens. Does anyone have a favorite one?
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[27 Apr 2010|09:38pm] |
"Stan, poke your grandma!"
Ah, South Park. Such a guilty pleasure.
Anyway, I FINALLY finished my homework. Oy.
Word of the Day
Flibbertigibbet [FLIB-ur-tee-jib-it]
noun
1.A silly, flighty, or scatterbrained person, especially a pert young woman with such qualities.
Tee hee. Now I'm humming "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?" to myself. I don't know about the pert young woman part, though. I've known plenty of male flibbertigibbets.
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[25 Apr 2010|09:52pm] |
Sooo tired.
Word of the Day
gambol
verb
1. to skip about, as in dancing or playing; frolic
2. to tumble playfully
It's a good word, a delightful pastime, AND a homophone with gamble. And who doesn't enjoy a good homophone now and then?
But anyway, I'm tired. Too much gamboling, I guess. And I still have homework to do. Bah.
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[24 Apr 2010|06:09pm] |
I want to do something fun tonight. Does anyone want to go out?
Word of the Day
imbroglio [im-BROHL-yoh]
noun
1. a misunderstanding, disagreement, etc., of a complicated or bitter nature, as between persons or nations.
2. an intricate and perplexing state of affairs; a complicated or difficult situation.
3. a confused heap.
Another interesting word. Sometimes, life is just one big imbroglio.
Bonus word: mulch. Not that it's an unusual word or anything, but I do like saying it. Mulch. Plus, it's a noun AND a verb. And my jeans are covered in it. Gotta love gardening!
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[23 Apr 2010|03:10pm] |
I am soooo glad it's Friday. I think I'm going to work on my veggie patch this weekend, assuming Fray says it's okay if I dig up the back yard a bit.
Word of the Day:
skulduggery [skul-DUG-uh-ree]
noun.
1. Devious, dishonest, or unscrupulous behavior or activity.
I really like this one. Definitely filing it away for future use.
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[22 Apr 2010|10:22am] |
Happy Earth Day!
I think I'm going to take a walk by the river after school. Maybe clean up some of the trash. Anyone interested in doing something nice for momma earth?
Word of the Day:
verdure [vur-jer]
noun.
1. greenness, esp. of fresh, flourishing vegetation.
2. green vegetation, esp. grass or herbage.
3. freshness in general; flourishing condition; vigor.
Kind of an awkward word, isn't it? I don't think I'd use it all that often.
The hills are covered with lush verdure?
Last night I smoked a bowl of excellent verdure?
I slept well last night (see above), so today I'm glowing with verdure?
See? It's weird. I can't figure out how to use it. But it's fitting for Earth Day.
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