Words for Wednesday
The sun is rising over the hillside, it’s light a welcome sight in my Valley. Birds are at the feeders; the woodpecker reminds me that I must replace the suet, as he hangs upside down eating the last bits.
Spring is always a special time. Our winters are gray and cold and, for the past few years, very snowy. The snowdrops have emerged; the scilla will be next. We may get more snow, but chances are it won’t last. Such is Spring.
Pages from the word-a-day calendar remind me of days gone by; each page represents a word. Here are some of this week’s gems:
**Adulate: A verb. To flatter or admire excessively or slavishly
**Denigrate: A verb. 1. to attack the reputation of: defame; 2. to deny the importance or validity of: belittle
**Litotes: A noun. Understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary
**Pilgarlic: A noun. 1a: a bald head; b: a bald-headed man; 2. a man looked upon with humorous contempt or mock pity
**Mordacious: An adjective. 1: biting or given to biting; 2: biting or sharp in manner or style: caustic
**Chin-wag: A noun, slang. A conversation or chat
**Kakistocracy: A noun. Government by the worst people
There seem to be plenty of opportunities to use these words these days. I look forward to having a chin-wag with you.
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rudee said,
March 17, 2010 @ 10:09 am
These are great words, although I think I’d be challenged to use them in a sentence.
Isn’t the weather glorious?