BASTION
Pronunciation: \BAS-chun\
Function: noun
-a projecting part of a fortification
-a fortified area or position
-a place of security or survival
-a place dominated by a particular group or marked by a particular characteristic
Example Sentence:
You could probably say that the Legion is the bastion of the Breakfast Club.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
November 8, 2009
NUDNIK
Pronunciation: \NOOD-nik\
Function: adjective
-a person who is a bore or a nuisance
Example Sentence:
Without fail one of the Legion nudnik's (fill in the blank) will show up while the Breakfast Club is meeting.
Be careful of drive-byes in the parking lot. Ting, ting, ting!
Pronunciation: \NOOD-nik\
Function: adjective
-a person who is a bore or a nuisance
Example Sentence:
Without fail one of the Legion nudnik's (fill in the blank) will show up while the Breakfast Club is meeting.
Be careful of drive-byes in the parking lot. Ting, ting, ting!
November 1, 2009
LUCULENT
Pronunciation: \LOO-kyuh-lunt\
Function: adjective
-clear in thought or expression: lucid
Example Sentence:
The odds that Kenny will be luculent when the Phillies game comes on tonight are slim to none.
Happy birthday Hammer. You old f*&%!!
Pronunciation: \LOO-kyuh-lunt\
Function: adjective
-clear in thought or expression: lucid
Example Sentence:
The odds that Kenny will be luculent when the Phillies game comes on tonight are slim to none.
Happy birthday Hammer. You old f*&%!!
October 25, 2009
GRUNTLE
Pronunciation: \GRUN-tul\
Function: verb
-to put in a good humor
Example Sentence:
Terri can always gruntle the members of the Breakfast Club by putting a drink in front of them.
Pronunciation: \GRUN-tul\
Function: verb
-to put in a good humor
Example Sentence:
Terri can always gruntle the members of the Breakfast Club by putting a drink in front of them.
October 11, 2009
STANCH
Pronunciation: \STAUNCH\
Function: verb
-to check or stop the flowing of
-to stop or check in its course
-to make watertight: stop up
Example Sentence:
If Terri were to stanch the flow of beer and cocktails to the Breakfast Club, she would be very lonely on Sunday's.
"Bllllluuuueeeeee"
Pronunciation: \STAUNCH\
Function: verb
-to check or stop the flowing of
-to stop or check in its course
-to make watertight: stop up
Example Sentence:
If Terri were to stanch the flow of beer and cocktails to the Breakfast Club, she would be very lonely on Sunday's.
"Bllllluuuueeeeee"
October 4, 2009
FATUOUS
Pronunciation: \FATCH-oo-us\
Function: adjective
-complacently or inanely foolish: silly
Example Sentence:
A typical gathering of The Breakfast Club is always filled with many fatuous conversations.
"Hit the button!"
Pronunciation: \FATCH-oo-us\
Function: adjective
-complacently or inanely foolish: silly
Example Sentence:
A typical gathering of The Breakfast Club is always filled with many fatuous conversations.
"Hit the button!"
September 13, 2009
PEREGRINATION
Pronunciation: \pair-uh-gruh-NAY-shun\
Function: noun
-an excursion especially on foot or to a foreign country: journey
Example Sentence:
Without fail on a daily basis, Kenny makes a peregrination to the Legion.
Pronunciation: \pair-uh-gruh-NAY-shun\
Function: noun
-an excursion especially on foot or to a foreign country: journey
Example Sentence:
Without fail on a daily basis, Kenny makes a peregrination to the Legion.
September 6, 2009
FUTURITY
Pronunciation; \fyoo-TOOR-uh-tee\
Function: noun
-time to come: future
-the quality or state of being future
-future events or prospects
Example Sentence:
Sometime, in a not too distant futurity, Kenny will be drunk. Probably today.
Pronunciation; \fyoo-TOOR-uh-tee\
Function: noun
-time to come: future
-the quality or state of being future
-future events or prospects
Example Sentence:
Sometime, in a not too distant futurity, Kenny will be drunk. Probably today.
August 30, 2009
INVIGILATE
Pronunciation: \in-VIJ-uh-layt\
Function: verb
-to keep watch: supervise, monitor
Example Sentence:
It is Terri's job to invigilate the members of the Breakfast Club every Sunday.
Pronunciation: \in-VIJ-uh-layt\
Function: verb
-to keep watch: supervise, monitor
Example Sentence:
It is Terri's job to invigilate the members of the Breakfast Club every Sunday.
August 23, 2009
INORDINATE
Pronunciation: \in-OR-du-ut\
Function: adjective
-exceeding reasonable limits: immoderate
Example Sentence:
Some people probably think that the members of the Breakfast Club drink an inordinate amount of booze when the meet weekly.
Pronunciation: \in-OR-du-ut\
Function: adjective
-exceeding reasonable limits: immoderate
Example Sentence:
Some people probably think that the members of the Breakfast Club drink an inordinate amount of booze when the meet weekly.
August 16, 2009
ABSTEMIOUS
Pronunciation: \ab-STEE-mee-us\
Function: adjective
-marked by restraint especially in the consumption of food or alcohol; also, reflecting such restraint
Example Sentence:
Most members of the Breakfast Club are not too abstemious when is comes to their drinks.
August 9,2009
DAYMARE
Pronunciation: \DAY-mair\
Function: noun
-a nightmarish fantasy experienced while awake.
Example Sentence:
The Legion having absolutely no beer or booze would be a horrible daymare to experience.
Pronunciation: \DAY-mair\
Function: noun
-a nightmarish fantasy experienced while awake.
Example Sentence:
The Legion having absolutely no beer or booze would be a horrible daymare to experience.
August 2, 2009
GALLIMAUFRY
Pronunciation: \gal-uh-MAW-free\
Function: noun
-hodgepodge
Example Sentence:
When hanging around the Breakfast Club you can get quite a gallimaufry of conversations going.
Pronunciation: \gal-uh-MAW-free\
Function: noun
-hodgepodge
Example Sentence:
When hanging around the Breakfast Club you can get quite a gallimaufry of conversations going.
July 19, 2009
FRACTIOUS
Pronunciation: \FRAK-shus\
Function: adjective
-tending to be troublesome: unruly
-quarrelsome, irritable
Example Sentence:
Fortunately for Terri the Breakfast Club is not a fractious bunch of people.
Pronunciation: \FRAK-shus\
Function: adjective
-tending to be troublesome: unruly
-quarrelsome, irritable
Example Sentence:
Fortunately for Terri the Breakfast Club is not a fractious bunch of people.
July 12, 2009
DIURNAL
Pronunciation: \dye-ER-nul\
Function: adjective
-recurring every day
-of, relating to, or occurring in the daytime
Example Sentence:
Kenny is diurnal about what time he gets to the Legion that you could pretty much set your watch by his arrival time.
Pronunciation: \dye-ER-nul\
Function: adjective
-recurring every day
-of, relating to, or occurring in the daytime
Example Sentence:
Kenny is diurnal about what time he gets to the Legion that you could pretty much set your watch by his arrival time.
June 28, 2009
PLETHORA
Pronunciation: \PLETH-uh-ruh\
Function: noun
-an excessive quantity or fullness; also: profusion
Example Sentence:
There can never be a plethora of beverages as far as the Breakfast Club is concerned.
Pronunciation: \PLETH-uh-ruh\
Function: noun
-an excessive quantity or fullness; also: profusion
Example Sentence:
There can never be a plethora of beverages as far as the Breakfast Club is concerned.
June 21, 2009
OCCIPUT
Pronunciation: \AHK-sih-put\
Function: noun
-the back part of the head or skull
Example Sentence:
Fortunately Kenny only hurt his ankle instead of his occiput when he tripped over his cat.
Pronunciation: \AHK-sih-put\
Function: noun
-the back part of the head or skull
Example Sentence:
Fortunately Kenny only hurt his ankle instead of his occiput when he tripped over his cat.
June 14, 2009
JOCUND
Pronunciation: \JAH-kund\
Function: adjective
-marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
Example Sentence:
You could probably call the Breakfast Club a very jocund group of people.
Pronunciation: \JAH-kund\
Function: adjective
-marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
Example Sentence:
You could probably call the Breakfast Club a very jocund group of people.
June 7, 2009
HIGGLEDY-PIGGLEDY
Pronunciation: \hig-ul-dee-PIG-ul-dee\
Function: adverb
-in a confused, disordered, or random manner
Example Sentence:
Most Breakfast Club business is conducted in a higgledy-piggledy way.
Pronunciation: \hig-ul-dee-PIG-ul-dee\
Function: adverb
-in a confused, disordered, or random manner
Example Sentence:
Most Breakfast Club business is conducted in a higgledy-piggledy way.
May 31, 2009
TOPPLE
Pronunciation: \ta-pel\
Function: verb
-to fall from
-as if from being top-heavy
-to overthrow, as in a dictatorship
Example Sentence:
It is pretty easy to say that Kenny is the only member of the Breakfast Club that could topple into a fish pond and not get his head wet or spill a drop of beer. "Toppling Talent"
Pronunciation: \ta-pel\
Function: verb
-to fall from
-as if from being top-heavy
-to overthrow, as in a dictatorship
Example Sentence:
It is pretty easy to say that Kenny is the only member of the Breakfast Club that could topple into a fish pond and not get his head wet or spill a drop of beer. "Toppling Talent"
May 17, 2009
OTIOSE
Pronunciation: \OH-shee-ohss\
Function: adjective
-producing no useful result: futile
-being at leisure: idle
-lacking use or effect: functionless
Example Sentence:
Some people would probably say that The Breakfast Club is a fairly otiose group of people.
Pronunciation: \OH-shee-ohss\
Function: adjective
-producing no useful result: futile
-being at leisure: idle
-lacking use or effect: functionless
Example Sentence:
Some people would probably say that The Breakfast Club is a fairly otiose group of people.
May 3, 2009
DILATORY
Pronunciation: \DILL-uh-tor-ee\
Function: adjective
-tending or intended to cause delay
-characterized by procrastination: tardy
Example Sentence:
It is very rare that any member of The Breakfast Club is dilatory at arriving for our Sunday morning gathering.
Pronunciation: \DILL-uh-tor-ee\
Function: adjective
-tending or intended to cause delay
-characterized by procrastination: tardy
Example Sentence:
It is very rare that any member of The Breakfast Club is dilatory at arriving for our Sunday morning gathering.
April 26, 2009
SLAKE
Pronunciation: \SLAYK\
Function: verb
-satisfy, quench
-to cause (as lime) to heat and crumble by treatment with water: hydrate
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club sure do know how to slake their thirst.
Pronunciation: \SLAYK\
Function: verb
-satisfy, quench
-to cause (as lime) to heat and crumble by treatment with water: hydrate
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club sure do know how to slake their thirst.
April 19, 2009
SOBRIQUET
Pronunciation: \SOH-brih-kay\
Function: noun
-a descriptive name or epithet
-nickname
Example Sentence:
Many of the members of the Breakfast Club have colorful sobriquet's that they go by instead of their regular name.
Pronunciation: \SOH-brih-kay\
Function: noun
-a descriptive name or epithet
-nickname
Example Sentence:
Many of the members of the Breakfast Club have colorful sobriquet's that they go by instead of their regular name.
April 12, 2009
IDEATE
Pronunciation: \EYE-dee-ayt\
Function: verb
-to form an idea or conception of
-to form an idea
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club tend to ideate better after they have had a few beverages.
Pronunciation: \EYE-dee-ayt\
Function: verb
-to form an idea or conception of
-to form an idea
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club tend to ideate better after they have had a few beverages.
April 5, 2009
EPISTEMIC
Pronunciation: \ep-up-STEE-mik\
Function: adjective
-of or relating to knowledge or knowing: cognitive
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club are very epistemic when it comes to alcoholic beverages.
Pronunciation: \ep-up-STEE-mik\
Function: adjective
-of or relating to knowledge or knowing: cognitive
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club are very epistemic when it comes to alcoholic beverages.
Monday, May 30, 2011
March 29, 2009
ACEDIA
Pronunciation: \uh-SEE-dee-uh\
Function: noun
-apathy; boredom
Example Sentence:
There is never any acedia when the Breakfast Club gathers together.
Pronunciation: \uh-SEE-dee-uh\
Function: noun
-apathy; boredom
Example Sentence:
There is never any acedia when the Breakfast Club gathers together.
March 22, 2009
PROLIFERATE
Pronunciation: \pruh-LIF-uh-rayt\
Function: verb
-to grow or increase in number rapidly
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club would certainly proliferate if the drinks were free.
Pronunciation: \pruh-LIF-uh-rayt\
Function: verb
-to grow or increase in number rapidly
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club would certainly proliferate if the drinks were free.
March 15, 2009
POOH-BAH
Pronunciation: \POO-bah\
Function: noun
-a person holding many public or private offices
-a person in high position or of great influence
Example Sentence:
Guess you could say that Ron Worthy is the pooh-bah of Legion Post 594. How about a Commanders Call Ron?
Pronunciation: \POO-bah\
Function: noun
-a person holding many public or private offices
-a person in high position or of great influence
Example Sentence:
Guess you could say that Ron Worthy is the pooh-bah of Legion Post 594. How about a Commanders Call Ron?
March 8, 2009
BASILISK
Pronunciation: \BASS-uh-lisk\
Function: adjective
-suggesting a legendary reptile with fatal breath and glance: baleful, spellbinding
Example Sentence:
Sometimes Kenny gets a basilisk look from the bartender when he goes to get another beer.
Pronunciation: \BASS-uh-lisk\
Function: adjective
-suggesting a legendary reptile with fatal breath and glance: baleful, spellbinding
Example Sentence:
Sometimes Kenny gets a basilisk look from the bartender when he goes to get another beer.
March 1, 2009
IMBIBITION
Pronunciation: \im-buh-BISH-un\
Function: noun
-the act or action of imbibing: the act or action of drinking or taking in liquid
Example Sentence:
There better never be a ban on the imbibition of adult beverages or the Breakfast Club would probably cease meeting on Sundays.
Pronunciation: \im-buh-BISH-un\
Function: noun
-the act or action of imbibing: the act or action of drinking or taking in liquid
Example Sentence:
There better never be a ban on the imbibition of adult beverages or the Breakfast Club would probably cease meeting on Sundays.
February 22, 2009
SPUME
Pronunciation: \SPYOOM\
Function: noun
-frothy matter on liquids: foam, scum
Example Sentence:
Beer drinking members of the Breakfast Club never have to worry about too much spume on their beers because of Terri's great beer pouring skills.
Pronunciation: \SPYOOM\
Function: noun
-frothy matter on liquids: foam, scum
Example Sentence:
Beer drinking members of the Breakfast Club never have to worry about too much spume on their beers because of Terri's great beer pouring skills.
February 8, 2009
GARBLE
Pronunciation: \GAR-bul\
Function: verb
-to sift impurities from
-to so alter or distort as to create a wrong impression or change the meaning
-to introduce textual error into (a message) by inaccurate encipherment, transmission, or decipherment
Example Sentence:
Mano was in such a stupor that everything he said was pretty much garbled.
Pronunciation: \GAR-bul\
Function: verb
-to sift impurities from
-to so alter or distort as to create a wrong impression or change the meaning
-to introduce textual error into (a message) by inaccurate encipherment, transmission, or decipherment
Example Sentence:
Mano was in such a stupor that everything he said was pretty much garbled.
February 1, 2009
MAUDLIN
Pronunciation: \MAUD-lin\
Function: adjective
-drunk enough to be emotionally silly
-weakly and effusively sentimental
Example Sentence:
Kenny could end up being pretty maudlin tonight if the Steelers do not perform the way they should in the Super Bowl.
Pronunciation: \MAUD-lin\
Function: adjective
-drunk enough to be emotionally silly
-weakly and effusively sentimental
Example Sentence:
Kenny could end up being pretty maudlin tonight if the Steelers do not perform the way they should in the Super Bowl.
January 25, 2009
PALATABLE
Pronunciation: \PAL-uh-tuh-bul\
Function: adjective
-agreeable to the palate or taste
-agreeable or acceptable to the mind
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club's beverages are usually quite palatable; unless they had way too many the night before.
Pronunciation: \PAL-uh-tuh-bul\
Function: adjective
-agreeable to the palate or taste
-agreeable or acceptable to the mind
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club's beverages are usually quite palatable; unless they had way too many the night before.
January 18, 2009
AUDACIOUS
Pronunciation: \aw-DAY-shus\
Function: adjective
-daring, bold
-insolent
-marked by originality and verve
Example Sentence:
You could say some members of the Breakfast Club are pretty audacious gamblers when it comes to playing the ticket bowls.
Pronunciation: \aw-DAY-shus\
Function: adjective
-daring, bold
-insolent
-marked by originality and verve
Example Sentence:
You could say some members of the Breakfast Club are pretty audacious gamblers when it comes to playing the ticket bowls.
January 11, 2009
TOCSIN
Pronunciation: \TOCK-sin\
Function: noun
-an alarm bell or the ringing of it
-a warning signal
Example Sentence:
Two or three beers left in the refrigerator is a tocsin for Reino to head to the beer distributor to restock.
Pronunciation: \TOCK-sin\
Function: noun
-an alarm bell or the ringing of it
-a warning signal
Example Sentence:
Two or three beers left in the refrigerator is a tocsin for Reino to head to the beer distributor to restock.
January 4, 2009
PERVASIVE
Pronunciation: \per-va'siv,ziv\
Function: adjective
-having the quality or tendency to pervade or permeate
Example Sentence:
After sampling Joe's kimche, the members of the Breakfast Club reeked with the pervasiveodor of garlic, hot pepper, fish oil and Napa-cabbage.
Pronunciation: \per-va'siv,ziv\
Function: adjective
-having the quality or tendency to pervade or permeate
Example Sentence:
After sampling Joe's kimche, the members of the Breakfast Club reeked with the pervasiveodor of garlic, hot pepper, fish oil and Napa-cabbage.
December 21, 2008
SUPERFLUOUS
Pronunciation: \soo-pur-floo-uhs\
Function: adjective
-being more than is sufficient or required; excessive
-unnecessary or needless
-obsolete, possessing or spending more than enough or necessary; extravagant
Example Sentence:
Refreshments of the alcoholic type could never be superfluous as far as the Breakfast Club is concerned.
Pronunciation: \soo-pur-floo-uhs\
Function: adjective
-being more than is sufficient or required; excessive
-unnecessary or needless
-obsolete, possessing or spending more than enough or necessary; extravagant
Example Sentence:
Refreshments of the alcoholic type could never be superfluous as far as the Breakfast Club is concerned.
December 14, 2008
SUBMERSIBLE
Pronunciation: \suhb-mur-suh-buhl\
Function: adjective
-capable of being submersed
-capable of functioning while submersed: a submersible pump
Function: noun
-a ship capable of submerging and operating under water; submarine
-a device designed for underwater work or exploration, as a bathyscaphe or diving bell
Example Sentence:
Joe found out that his cell phone was NOT submersible after recovering it from a freshly washed load of laundry.
Pronunciation: \suhb-mur-suh-buhl\
Function: adjective
-capable of being submersed
-capable of functioning while submersed: a submersible pump
Function: noun
-a ship capable of submerging and operating under water; submarine
-a device designed for underwater work or exploration, as a bathyscaphe or diving bell
Example Sentence:
Joe found out that his cell phone was NOT submersible after recovering it from a freshly washed load of laundry.
December 7, 2008
EPIPHANY
Pronunciation: \i-pi-fe-ne\
Function: noun
-a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something
-an intuitive grasp of reality through something (as an event) usually simple and striking
-a: an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure; b: a revealing scene or moment
Example Sentence:
Kenny's makeshift water shed came to him as an epiphany after too many long walks to the bathroom.
Pronunciation: \i-pi-fe-ne\
Function: noun
-a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something
-an intuitive grasp of reality through something (as an event) usually simple and striking
-a: an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure; b: a revealing scene or moment
Example Sentence:
Kenny's makeshift water shed came to him as an epiphany after too many long walks to the bathroom.
November 30, 2008
MORTIFICATION
Pronunciation: \mor-te-fe-KA-shen\
Function: noun
-the subjection and denial of bodily passions and appetites by abstinence or self-inflicted pain or discomfort
-NECROSIS, GANGRENE
-a: a sense of humiliation and shame caused by something that wounds one's pride or self-respect; b: the cause of such humiliation or shame
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club would display absolute mortification if they knew that the beer had run out.
Pronunciation: \mor-te-fe-KA-shen\
Function: noun
-the subjection and denial of bodily passions and appetites by abstinence or self-inflicted pain or discomfort
-NECROSIS, GANGRENE
-a: a sense of humiliation and shame caused by something that wounds one's pride or self-respect; b: the cause of such humiliation or shame
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club would display absolute mortification if they knew that the beer had run out.
November 23, 2008
LODESTAR
Pronunciation: \LOHD-star\
Function: noun
-one that serves as an inspiration, model, or guide
Example Sentence:
Work four or five hours a day and then just drink beer the rest of the day. Kenny truly is the lodestar of the Breakfast Club.
Pronunciation: \LOHD-star\
Function: noun
-one that serves as an inspiration, model, or guide
Example Sentence:
Work four or five hours a day and then just drink beer the rest of the day. Kenny truly is the lodestar of the Breakfast Club.
November 16, 2008
JETTISON
Pronunciation: \JET-uh-sun\
Function: verb
-to throw (goods) overboard to lighten a ship or aircraft in distress
-discard
Example Sentence:
Any drink that may have been mixed by mistake or wrong beer poured does not have to be jettisoned as a member of the Breakfast Club will surely drink said mistake.
Pronunciation: \JET-uh-sun\
Function: verb
-to throw (goods) overboard to lighten a ship or aircraft in distress
-discard
Example Sentence:
Any drink that may have been mixed by mistake or wrong beer poured does not have to be jettisoned as a member of the Breakfast Club will surely drink said mistake.
November 9, 2008
SEDENTARY
Pronunciation: \SED-un-tair-ee\
Function: adjective
-not migratory
-doing or requiring much sitting
-not physically active
-permanently attached
Example Sentence:
Some would say Kenny is pretty sedentary since he is always sitting in the same barstool day after day.
Pronunciation: \SED-un-tair-ee\
Function: adjective
-not migratory
-doing or requiring much sitting
-not physically active
-permanently attached
Example Sentence:
Some would say Kenny is pretty sedentary since he is always sitting in the same barstool day after day.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
October 26, 2008
LACUNA
Pronunciation: \luh-KOO-nuh\
Function: noun
-a blank space or a missing part; gap
-a small cavity, pit, or discontinuity in an anatomical structure
Example Sentence:
With the Penn State victory it was easy to understand why there were so many lacuna's to Kenny's memory of Saturday night.
Pronunciation: \luh-KOO-nuh\
Function: noun
-a blank space or a missing part; gap
-a small cavity, pit, or discontinuity in an anatomical structure
Example Sentence:
With the Penn State victory it was easy to understand why there were so many lacuna's to Kenny's memory of Saturday night.
October 19, 2008
CASTIGATE
Pronunciation: \KASS-tuh-gayt\
Function: verb
-to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
Example Sentence:
If members of the Breakfast Club could be castigated if they are late or absent without a valid excuse.
Pronunciation: \KASS-tuh-gayt\
Function: verb
-to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
Example Sentence:
If members of the Breakfast Club could be castigated if they are late or absent without a valid excuse.
October 12, 2008
QUONDAM
Pronunciation: \KWAHN-dum\
Function: adjective
-former, sometime
Example Sentence:
Are the members of the Breakfast Club quondam drunks? You be the judge.
Pronunciation: \KWAHN-dum\
Function: adjective
-former, sometime
Example Sentence:
Are the members of the Breakfast Club quondam drunks? You be the judge.
October 5, 2008
CUMSHAW
Pronunciation: \KUM-shaw\
Function: noun
-present, gratuity
-bribe or payoff
Example Sentence:
Members of the Breakfast Club are always trying to figure out what the best cumshaw will be for their bartender.
Pronunciation: \KUM-shaw\
Function: noun
-present, gratuity
-bribe or payoff
Example Sentence:
Members of the Breakfast Club are always trying to figure out what the best cumshaw will be for their bartender.
September 21, 2008
SURLY
Pronunciation: \SER-lee\
Function: adjective
-menacing or threatening in appearance
-irritably sullen and churlish in mood or manner; crabbed
Example Sentence:
No booze. No beer. Two things that would surely make the members of the Breakfast Club a bit on the surly side.
Pronunciation: \SER-lee\
Function: adjective
-menacing or threatening in appearance
-irritably sullen and churlish in mood or manner; crabbed
Example Sentence:
No booze. No beer. Two things that would surely make the members of the Breakfast Club a bit on the surly side.
September 14, 2008
ARCANUM
Pronunciation: \ar-KAY-num\
Function: noun
-mysterious or specialized knowledge, language, or information accessible or possessed only by the initiate-usually used in plural
-elixir
Example Sentence:
Each member of the Breakfast Club has their favorite arcana to drink each week.
Pronunciation: \ar-KAY-num\
Function: noun
-mysterious or specialized knowledge, language, or information accessible or possessed only by the initiate-usually used in plural
-elixir
Example Sentence:
Each member of the Breakfast Club has their favorite arcana to drink each week.
September 7, 2008
SANGUINE
Pronunciation: \SANG-gwin\
Function: adjective
-confident; optimistic
Example Sentence:
Thanks to Terri, the members of the Breakfast Club are always sanguine that their drinks will be refilled quickly.
Pronunciation: \SANG-gwin\
Function: adjective
-confident; optimistic
Example Sentence:
Thanks to Terri, the members of the Breakfast Club are always sanguine that their drinks will be refilled quickly.
August 31, 2008
TOIL
Pronunciation: \toil\
Function: verb
-hard and continuous work; exhausting labor or effort
-a laborious task
-to engage in hard and continuous work; labor arduously
Example Sentence:
About the only toiling that the Breakfast Club will be doing this Labor Day will be opening beers and mixing drinks.
Pronunciation: \toil\
Function: verb
-hard and continuous work; exhausting labor or effort
-a laborious task
-to engage in hard and continuous work; labor arduously
Example Sentence:
About the only toiling that the Breakfast Club will be doing this Labor Day will be opening beers and mixing drinks.
August 24, 2008
CALLOW
Pronunciation: \KAL-oh\
Function: adjective
-lacking adult sophistications; immature
Example Sentence:
Sometimes the members of the Breakfast Club seem to act in a callow way. Act your age people!!!
Pronunciation: \KAL-oh\
Function: adjective
-lacking adult sophistications; immature
Example Sentence:
Sometimes the members of the Breakfast Club seem to act in a callow way. Act your age people!!!
August 17. 2008
INNOCUOUS
Pronunciation: \ih-NAH-kyuh-wus\
Function: adjective
-producing no injury; harmless
-not likely to give offense or to arouse strong feelings or hostility; inoffensive, insipid
Example Sentence:
The innocuous remarks and comments made by the Breakfast Club never seems to enrage anyone.
Pronunciation: \ih-NAH-kyuh-wus\
Function: adjective
-producing no injury; harmless
-not likely to give offense or to arouse strong feelings or hostility; inoffensive, insipid
Example Sentence:
The innocuous remarks and comments made by the Breakfast Club never seems to enrage anyone.
August 10, 2008
OMNISCIENT
Pronunciation: \ahm-NISH-unt\
Function: adjective
-having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
-possessed of universal or complete knowledge
Example Sentence:
Members of the Breakfast Club are very omniscient when it comes to adult beverages.
Pronunciation: \ahm-NISH-unt\
Function: adjective
-having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
-possessed of universal or complete knowledge
Example Sentence:
Members of the Breakfast Club are very omniscient when it comes to adult beverages.
August 3, 2008
IMPECUNIOUS
Pronunciation: \im-pih-KYOO-nee-uss\
Function: adjective
-having very little or no money usually habitually
-penniless
Example Sentence:
Members of the Breakfast Club that gamble tend to leave a little on the impecunious side.
Pronunciation: \im-pih-KYOO-nee-uss\
Function: adjective
-having very little or no money usually habitually
-penniless
Example Sentence:
Members of the Breakfast Club that gamble tend to leave a little on the impecunious side.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
July 20, 2008
SUPERANNUATED
Pronunciation: \soo-per-AN-yuh-way-tud\
-outmoded, old-fashioned
-incapacitated or disqualified for active duty by advanced age
-older than a typical member of a specific group
Example Sentence:
None of the members of the Breakfast Club could be considered superannuated.
Pronunciation: \soo-per-AN-yuh-way-tud\
-outmoded, old-fashioned
-incapacitated or disqualified for active duty by advanced age
-older than a typical member of a specific group
Example Sentence:
None of the members of the Breakfast Club could be considered superannuated.
July 13, 2008
LIONIZE
Pronunciation: \LYE-uh-nyze\
Function: adjective
-to treat as an object of great interest or importance
-to show the sights of a place to
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club tend to lionize their beverages.
Pronunciation: \LYE-uh-nyze\
Function: adjective
-to treat as an object of great interest or importance
-to show the sights of a place to
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club tend to lionize their beverages.
June 29, 2008
SENTIENT
Pronunciation: \SEM-shee-unt\
Function: adjective
-responsive to or conscious of sense impressions
-aware
-finely sensitive in perception or feeling
Example Sentence:
Kenny was quite sentient to the fact that his beer was a little on the flat side.
Pronunciation: \SEM-shee-unt\
Function: adjective
-responsive to or conscious of sense impressions
-aware
-finely sensitive in perception or feeling
Example Sentence:
Kenny was quite sentient to the fact that his beer was a little on the flat side.
June 22, 2008
SACRILEGIOUS
Pronunciation: \sak-ruh-LIJ-us\
Function: adjective
-committing or characterized by a technical and not necessarily intrinsically outrageous violation (as improper reception of a sacrament) of what is sacred because consecrated by God
-grossly irreverent toward a hallowed person, place or thing
Example Sentence:
A meeting of the Breakfast Club would be sacrilegious without the beer and booze.
June 15, 2008
IMPUISSANT
Pronunciation: \im-PWIS-unt\
Function: adjective
-weak; powerless
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club would look pretty impuissant without a drink in front of them.
Pronunciation: \im-PWIS-unt\
Function: adjective
-weak; powerless
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club would look pretty impuissant without a drink in front of them.
June 8, 2008
UMPTEEN
Pronunciation: \UMP-teen\
Function: adjective
-very many; indefinitely numerous
Example Sentence:
There have been umpteen beers and drinks served to the members of The Breakfast Club.
Pronunciation: \UMP-teen\
Function: adjective
-very many; indefinitely numerous
Example Sentence:
There have been umpteen beers and drinks served to the members of The Breakfast Club.
June 1, 2008
DECOROUS
Pronunciation: \DECK-er-us\
Function: adjective
-marked by propriety and good taste; correct
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club always make decorous choices in what they choose to drink.
Pronunciation: \DECK-er-us\
Function: adjective
-marked by propriety and good taste; correct
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club always make decorous choices in what they choose to drink.
May 18, 2008
TITIVATE
Pronunciation: \TIH-tuh-vayt\
Function: verb
-to make or become smart or spruce
Example Sentence:
The conversations at the Breakfast Club surely will not titivate a person.
Pronunciation: \TIH-tuh-vayt\
Function: verb
-to make or become smart or spruce
Example Sentence:
The conversations at the Breakfast Club surely will not titivate a person.
May 11, 2008
POSTHASTE
Pronunciation: \POHST-HAYST\
Function: adverb
-with all possible speed
Example Sentence:
When it became clear that Mano was inebriated and unable to speak coherently, Reino ended the conversation posthaste.
Pronunciation: \POHST-HAYST\
Function: adverb
-with all possible speed
Example Sentence:
When it became clear that Mano was inebriated and unable to speak coherently, Reino ended the conversation posthaste.
May 4, 2008
VACUOUS
Pronunciation: \va-kye-was\
Function: adjective
-emptied of or lacking content
-marked by lack of ideas of intelligence; stupid, inane
-devoid of serious occupation
Example Sentence:
You could say that most of the conversations that go on at the Breakfast Club are pretty much vacuous in nature.
Pronunciation: \va-kye-was\
Function: adjective
-emptied of or lacking content
-marked by lack of ideas of intelligence; stupid, inane
-devoid of serious occupation
Example Sentence:
You could say that most of the conversations that go on at the Breakfast Club are pretty much vacuous in nature.
April 27, 2008
ORIENTATE
Pronunciation: \OR-ee-un-tayt\
Function: verb
-to set a definite position expecially in relation to the points of a compass
-to acquaint with and existing situation or environment
-to direct towards the interests of a certain group
Example Sentence:
It seems that the members of the Breakfast Club are always orientated in the same bar stools week after week.
Pronunciation: \OR-ee-un-tayt\
Function: verb
-to set a definite position expecially in relation to the points of a compass
-to acquaint with and existing situation or environment
-to direct towards the interests of a certain group
Example Sentence:
It seems that the members of the Breakfast Club are always orientated in the same bar stools week after week.
April 20, 2008
DEGLUTITION
Pronunciation: \dee-gloo-TISH-un\
Function: noun
-the act or process of swallowing
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club has no problem with deglutition when it comes to finishing a beer or a drink.
Pronunciation: \dee-gloo-TISH-un\
Function: noun
-the act or process of swallowing
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club has no problem with deglutition when it comes to finishing a beer or a drink.
April 13, 2008
PREPOSTEROUS
Pronunciation: \pre-pas-t-er-as\
Function: noun
-contrary to nature, reason, or common sense
-absurd
Example Sentence:
It would be pretty preposterous to say that the members of the Breakfast Club would not want a drink while the are at their weekly gathering.
Pronunciation: \pre-pas-t-er-as\
Function: noun
-contrary to nature, reason, or common sense
-absurd
Example Sentence:
It would be pretty preposterous to say that the members of the Breakfast Club would not want a drink while the are at their weekly gathering.
April 6, 2008
SHENANIGAN
Pronunciation \shuh-NAN-ih-gun\
Function: noun
-a devious trick used especially for an underhand purpose
-tricky or questionable practice or conduct; high-spirited or mischievous activity
Example Sentence:
Some might consider the activities of the Breakfast Club nothing but a bunch of shenanigans.
Pronunciation \shuh-NAN-ih-gun\
Function: noun
-a devious trick used especially for an underhand purpose
-tricky or questionable practice or conduct; high-spirited or mischievous activity
Example Sentence:
Some might consider the activities of the Breakfast Club nothing but a bunch of shenanigans.
March 30, 2008
DISREMEMBER
Pronunciation: \dis-rih-MEM-ber\
Function: verb
-forget
Example Sentence:
Occasionally Hammer will disremember where he left his car the night before.
Pronunciation: \dis-rih-MEM-ber\
Function: verb
-forget
Example Sentence:
Occasionally Hammer will disremember where he left his car the night before.
March 23, 2008
SLAPDASH
Pronunciation: \SLAP-dash\
Function: adjective
-haphazard, slipshod
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club never approaching have a drink in a slapdash way.
Pronunciation: \SLAP-dash\
Function: adjective
-haphazard, slipshod
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club never approaching have a drink in a slapdash way.
March 16, 2008
METICULOUS
Pronunciation: \muh-TIK-yuh-lus\
Function: adjective
-marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
Example Sentence:
Terri is always very meticulous when she is mixing a drink or pouring a beer.
Pronunciation: \muh-TIK-yuh-lus\
Function: adjective
-marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
Example Sentence:
Terri is always very meticulous when she is mixing a drink or pouring a beer.
March 9, 2008
MUCKETY-MUCK
Pronunciation: \MUCK-uh-tee-muck\
Function: noun
-an important and often arrogant person
Example Sentence:
You will certainly not find any muckety-mucks amoung the members of the Breakfast Club.
Pronunciation: \MUCK-uh-tee-muck\
Function: noun
-an important and often arrogant person
Example Sentence:
You will certainly not find any muckety-mucks amoung the members of the Breakfast Club.
March 2, 2008
GRISLY
Pronunciation: \GRIZ-lee\
Function: adjective
-inspiring horror or intense fear
-inspiring disgust or distaste
Example Sentence:
No beer. No booze. A truly grisly scene it would be to the members of the Breakfast Club if this ever happened at the Legion on a Sunday morning.
Pronunciation: \GRIZ-lee\
Function: adjective
-inspiring horror or intense fear
-inspiring disgust or distaste
Example Sentence:
No beer. No booze. A truly grisly scene it would be to the members of the Breakfast Club if this ever happened at the Legion on a Sunday morning.
February 24, 2008
RADDLED
Pronunciation: \RAD-uld\
Function: adjective
-being in a state of confusion; lacking composure
-broken-down; worn
Example Sentence:
Every now and again, Kenny will come in on a Sunday morning and seem a little on the raddled side. Of course, this only happens when he closes up the Lamp Post the night before.
Pronunciation: \RAD-uld\
Function: adjective
-being in a state of confusion; lacking composure
-broken-down; worn
Example Sentence:
Every now and again, Kenny will come in on a Sunday morning and seem a little on the raddled side. Of course, this only happens when he closes up the Lamp Post the night before.
February 10, 2008
LUMINARY
Pronunciation: \LOO-muh-nair-ee\
Function: noun
-a person of prominence or brilliant achievement
-a body that gives light; especially one of the celestial bodies
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club has many members that would be considered luminaries in the are of consuming drinks.
Pronunciation: \LOO-muh-nair-ee\
Function: noun
-a person of prominence or brilliant achievement
-a body that gives light; especially one of the celestial bodies
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club has many members that would be considered luminaries in the are of consuming drinks.
February 3, 2008
COHORT
Pronunciation: \KOH-hort\
Function: noun
-one of 10 divisions of an ancient Roman legion
-band, group
-a group of individuals having a statistical factor in common in a demographic study
-companion, colleague
Example Sentence:
Some would consider the Breakfast Club cohort's when it comes to gathering to have a few drinks.
Pronunciation: \KOH-hort\
Function: noun
-one of 10 divisions of an ancient Roman legion
-band, group
-a group of individuals having a statistical factor in common in a demographic study
-companion, colleague
Example Sentence:
Some would consider the Breakfast Club cohort's when it comes to gathering to have a few drinks.
January 27, 2008
DISCOMBOBULATE
Pronunciation: \dis-kem-ba-b-ye-late\
Function: Verb
-upset, confused
Example Sentence:
Most members of the Breakfast Club are a little discombobulated from the night before until they have had a couple of drinks.
Pronunciation: \dis-kem-ba-b-ye-late\
Function: Verb
-upset, confused
Example Sentence:
Most members of the Breakfast Club are a little discombobulated from the night before until they have had a couple of drinks.
January 20, 2008
APODICTIC
Pronunciation: \ap-uh-DIK-tik\
Function: adjective
-expressing or of the nature of necessary truth or absolute certainty
Example Sentence:
It is very apodictic when you say that the Breakfast Club knows a thing or two about beer and liquor.
Pronunciation: \ap-uh-DIK-tik\
Function: adjective
-expressing or of the nature of necessary truth or absolute certainty
Example Sentence:
It is very apodictic when you say that the Breakfast Club knows a thing or two about beer and liquor.
January 13,2008
MOUTHFEEL
Pronunciation: \MOWTH-feel\
Function: noun
-the sensation created by food or drink in the mouth
Example Sentence:
The excessive carbonation in the beer gives it a prickly mouthfeel that detracts from its otherwise pleasing taste. Except to the beer drinkers of the Breakfast Club.
Pronunciation: \MOWTH-feel\
Function: noun
-the sensation created by food or drink in the mouth
Example Sentence:
The excessive carbonation in the beer gives it a prickly mouthfeel that detracts from its otherwise pleasing taste. Except to the beer drinkers of the Breakfast Club.
January 6, 2008
DEPRESSED
Pronunciation: \de-pressed\
Function: adjective
-low in spirits; sad
-lying flat or prostrate
-being below the standard
Example Sentence:
Because of the Steelers loss last night, Kenny was quite depressed this Sunday.
Pronunciation: \de-pressed\
Function: adjective
-low in spirits; sad
-lying flat or prostrate
-being below the standard
Example Sentence:
Because of the Steelers loss last night, Kenny was quite depressed this Sunday.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
December 30, 2007
BRUSQUE - \BRUSK\ adjective
-markedly short and abrupt
- blunt in manner or speech often to the point of ungracious harshness
Example Sentence:
Most conversations at the Breakfast Club are on the brusque side.
-markedly short and abrupt
- blunt in manner or speech often to the point of ungracious harshness
Example Sentence:
Most conversations at the Breakfast Club are on the brusque side.
December 23, 2007
PASSEL - \PASS-ul\ noun
-a large number of amount
Example Sentence:
Seeing that it is Christmas time it was assumed that the Breakfast Club would consume a passel of drinks this week.
Yuletide is fooltide with drinks abound!
-a large number of amount
Example Sentence:
Seeing that it is Christmas time it was assumed that the Breakfast Club would consume a passel of drinks this week.
Yuletide is fooltide with drinks abound!
December 16,2007
FOLDEROL - \FAHL-duh-rahl\ noum
-a useless ornament or accessory; trifle
-nonsense
Example Sentence:
Once again everything that was discussed at the Breakfast Club was pretty much folderol.
-a useless ornament or accessory; trifle
-nonsense
Example Sentence:
Once again everything that was discussed at the Breakfast Club was pretty much folderol.
December 9, 2007
CONFABULATE - \kun-FAB-yuh-layt\ verb
-to talk informally; chat
-to hold a discussion; confer
-to fill in gaps in memory in memory by fabrication
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast club temds to confabulate for the most part, since most of the conversations are informal and loaded with bullshit.
-to talk informally; chat
-to hold a discussion; confer
-to fill in gaps in memory in memory by fabrication
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast club temds to confabulate for the most part, since most of the conversations are informal and loaded with bullshit.
December 2, 2007
FATA MORGANA - \fah-tuh-mor-GAH-nuh\ noun
-mirage
Example Sentence:
After coming to from a 16 hour stupor nap, Mano thought the cocktail in front of him was a fata morgana.
-mirage
Example Sentence:
After coming to from a 16 hour stupor nap, Mano thought the cocktail in front of him was a fata morgana.
November 25, 2007
MINATORY - \MIN-uh-tor-ee\ adjective
-having a menacing quality, threatening
Example Sentence:
Kenny feels that the bartender is acting very minatory when they start keeping track of how many beers he has had.
-having a menacing quality, threatening
Example Sentence:
Kenny feels that the bartender is acting very minatory when they start keeping track of how many beers he has had.
November 18, 2007
LENITIVE - \LEN-uh-tiv\ adjective
-alleviating pain or harshness; soothing
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club members really appreciate the lenitive effects of all the beer and booze that they drink each week.
-alleviating pain or harshness; soothing
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club members really appreciate the lenitive effects of all the beer and booze that they drink each week.
Friday, May 20, 2011
November 11, 2007
GUERDON - \GUR-dun\ noun
-reward, recompense
Example Sentence:
For his perfect attendance at the Breakfast Club, Kenny was guerdoned a few beer chips.
-reward, recompense
Example Sentence:
For his perfect attendance at the Breakfast Club, Kenny was guerdoned a few beer chips.
October 28, 2007
PASQUINADE - \pass-kwuh-NAYD\ noun
-a lampoon posted in a public place
-a satirical writing; satire
Example Sentence:
It appears that many of the word of the week sentences are a pasquinade of someone in the Breakfast Club.
-a lampoon posted in a public place
-a satirical writing; satire
Example Sentence:
It appears that many of the word of the week sentences are a pasquinade of someone in the Breakfast Club.
October 14, 2007
ORGULOUS - \OR-gyuh-lus\ adjective
proud
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club is a very orgulous bunch of people.
proud
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club is a very orgulous bunch of people.
October 7, 2007
LODESTONE - \LOAD-stoan\ noun
magnetite possessing polarity; something that strongly attracts
Example Sentence:
The Legion is a lodestone for people who like to drink some beer or whiskey.
magnetite possessing polarity; something that strongly attracts
Example Sentence:
The Legion is a lodestone for people who like to drink some beer or whiskey.
September 30, 2007
RESTIVE - \RES-tiv\ adjective
stubbornly resisting control; balky
marked by impatience or uneasiness; fidgety
Example Sentence:
On some occasions the Breakfast Club can become a little on the restive side. But not too often.
stubbornly resisting control; balky
marked by impatience or uneasiness; fidgety
Example Sentence:
On some occasions the Breakfast Club can become a little on the restive side. But not too often.
September 23, 2007
QUIDNUNC - \KWID-nunk\ noun
a person who seeks to know all the latest news or gossip; busybody
Example Sentence:
Everyone in the Breakfast Club has been known to be a little on the quidnanc side occasionally.
a person who seeks to know all the latest news or gossip; busybody
Example Sentence:
Everyone in the Breakfast Club has been known to be a little on the quidnanc side occasionally.
September 9, 2007
CONVIVIAL - \kun-VIV-ee-ul\ adjective
related to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club has always been known as a convivial bunch of people.
related to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club has always been known as a convivial bunch of people.
September 2, 2007
TYRO - \TYE-roh\ noun
a beginner in learning; novice
Example Sentence:
It would be safe to say that no member of the Breakfast Club is a tyro when it comes to drinking.
a beginner in learning; novice
Example Sentence:
It would be safe to say that no member of the Breakfast Club is a tyro when it comes to drinking.
August 26, 2007
QUIESCENT - \kwy-ESS-unt\ adjective
1. marked by inactivity or repose tranquilly at rest
2. causing no trouble or symptoms
Example Sentence:
Terry was really shocked by Kenny's quiescent behavior on this particular Sunday; especially seeing that he was already past his four beer limit.
1. marked by inactivity or repose tranquilly at rest
2. causing no trouble or symptoms
Example Sentence:
Terry was really shocked by Kenny's quiescent behavior on this particular Sunday; especially seeing that he was already past his four beer limit.
August 19, 2007
ABSENT - \ab-sent\ adjective
not present or attending
Example Sentence:
The reason Reino is absent from the Breakfast Club this week is he had to go to the Motherland for a couple of days of drinking.
not present or attending
Example Sentence:
The reason Reino is absent from the Breakfast Club this week is he had to go to the Motherland for a couple of days of drinking.
August 12, 2007
INEBRIATED - \in-e-brE-A-ted\ adjective
exhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol
Example Sentence:
Hammer got so inebriated on Friday night that he could not make it to work on Saturday for overtime.
exhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol
Example Sentence:
Hammer got so inebriated on Friday night that he could not make it to work on Saturday for overtime.
July 8, 2007
CAVIL - \KAV-il\ verb
to raise trivial and frivolous objection
Example Sentence:
It may seem petty to cavil at minor flaws givin the film's excellence as a whole, but the ending did seem to lack some credibility.
to raise trivial and frivolous objection
Example Sentence:
It may seem petty to cavil at minor flaws givin the film's excellence as a whole, but the ending did seem to lack some credibility.
July 1, 2007
POCOCURANTE - \POH-koh-kyoo-RAN-tee\ adjective
indifferent, nonchalant
Example Sentence:
At the ball, the snobbish debutante offended many would-be suitors by responding to their greetings in a pococurante manner.
indifferent, nonchalant
Example Sentence:
At the ball, the snobbish debutante offended many would-be suitors by responding to their greetings in a pococurante manner.
June 24, 2007
RESPLENDENT - \rih-SPLEN-dunt\ adjective
shining brilliantly; charracterized by a glowing splendor
Example Sentence:
Zoo visitors excitedly snapped pictures of the peacock fanning his resplendent tail.
shining brilliantly; charracterized by a glowing splendor
Example Sentence:
Zoo visitors excitedly snapped pictures of the peacock fanning his resplendent tail.
June 17, 2007
ROISTER - \ROY-ster\ verb
to engage in noisy revelry; carouse
Example Sentence:
Hugh didn't get much sleep last night because his neighbors were roistering until the wee hours of the morning.
to engage in noisy revelry; carouse
Example Sentence:
Hugh didn't get much sleep last night because his neighbors were roistering until the wee hours of the morning.
June 3, 2007
DEMULCENT - \dih-MULL-sunt\ adjective
soothing
Example Sentence:
The beer had a demulcent effect, and my sore throat was soon feeling much better.
soothing
Example Sentence:
The beer had a demulcent effect, and my sore throat was soon feeling much better.
May 27, 2007
APPARATCHIK - \ah-puh-RAH-chik\ noun
1. member of a communist apparat
2. a blindly devoted official, follower, or member of an organization (as a corporation or political party)
Example Sentence:
The boss seemed to perfer apparatchiks to anyone with a glimmer of independent thought.
1. member of a communist apparat
2. a blindly devoted official, follower, or member of an organization (as a corporation or political party)
Example Sentence:
The boss seemed to perfer apparatchiks to anyone with a glimmer of independent thought.
May 20, 2007
CRETIN - \KRE-ten\ noun
Etymology: French cretin, from French dialect cretin, literally, wretch, innocent victim, from Latin christianus Christian
1. often offensive: one afflicted with cretinism
2. a stupid, vulgar, or insensitive person: CLOD LOUT
Etymology: French cretin, from French dialect cretin, literally, wretch, innocent victim, from Latin christianus Christian
1. often offensive: one afflicted with cretinism
2. a stupid, vulgar, or insensitive person: CLOD LOUT
May 13, 2007
MYTHOMANIA - \mith-uh-MAY-nee-uh\noun
an excessive or abnormal propensity for lying and exaggerating
Example Sentence:
The therapist speculated that Sharon's mytomania, which makes her want to embellish even the most minor details of her life, may have been triggered by a specific event.
an excessive or abnormal propensity for lying and exaggerating
Example Sentence:
The therapist speculated that Sharon's mytomania, which makes her want to embellish even the most minor details of her life, may have been triggered by a specific event.
May 13, 2007
MYTHOMANIA - \mith-uh-MAY-nee-uh\noun
an excessive or abnormal propensity for lying and exaggerating
Example Sentence:
The therapist speculated that Sharon's mytomania, which makes her want to embellish even the most minor details of her life, may have been triggered by a specific event.
an excessive or abnormal propensity for lying and exaggerating
Example Sentence:
The therapist speculated that Sharon's mytomania, which makes her want to embellish even the most minor details of her life, may have been triggered by a specific event.
May 6, 2007
CAMARILLA - \kam-uh-RILL-uh\ noun
a group of unofficial often secret and scheming advisers; also: cabal
Example Sentence:
A resistance group has sprung up and is plotting to overthrow the tyrant leader and his camarilla.
a group of unofficial often secret and scheming advisers; also: cabal
Example Sentence:
A resistance group has sprung up and is plotting to overthrow the tyrant leader and his camarilla.
April 29, 2007
WOWSER - \WOW-zer\noun, chiefly Australian
an obtrusively pruitanical person
Example Sentence:
"I'm no wowser, but I draw the line at abusive, foul-mouthed drunks." (Mike Smithson, [South Australia] Sunday Mail, July 2, 2006)
Did you know?
"Wowser" is a delightful work with an interesting background, though its ultimate origin is unknown. The work first appeared in print in 1899, in the Australian journal Truth, and was instantly popular in Australia. It spread to New Zealand, where it remains in use, and then eventually arrived in England, possibly brought by the American writer and editor H. L. Mencken liked "wowser" and attempted to introduce it in the United States. He used the word frequently in American Mercury, the literary magazine he edited. Despite Mencken's efforts the term never truly caught on in American English, though it is used occasionally.
an obtrusively pruitanical person
Example Sentence:
"I'm no wowser, but I draw the line at abusive, foul-mouthed drunks." (Mike Smithson, [South Australia] Sunday Mail, July 2, 2006)
Did you know?
"Wowser" is a delightful work with an interesting background, though its ultimate origin is unknown. The work first appeared in print in 1899, in the Australian journal Truth, and was instantly popular in Australia. It spread to New Zealand, where it remains in use, and then eventually arrived in England, possibly brought by the American writer and editor H. L. Mencken liked "wowser" and attempted to introduce it in the United States. He used the word frequently in American Mercury, the literary magazine he edited. Despite Mencken's efforts the term never truly caught on in American English, though it is used occasionally.
April 15, 2007
REFRACTORY -\rih-FRAK-tuh-ree\adjective
1. stubburnly disobedient; unmanageable
2. resisting ordinary treatment or cure
3. difficult to melt or work; capable of enduring high temperature
1. stubburnly disobedient; unmanageable
2. resisting ordinary treatment or cure
3. difficult to melt or work; capable of enduring high temperature
April 8, 2007
RIFF-RAFF
-noun
1. people, or a group of people, regarded as disreputable or worthless: A pack of riffraff.
2. the lowest classes; rabble: The riffraff of the city.
3. trash; rubbish
-adjective
4. worthless, disreputable, or trashy
[origin: 1425-75; late ME rif amd raf every particle, things of small value <OF rif et raf, formed on rifler to spoil ( see rifle), raffler to ravage. snatch away]
Happy Easter Everyone!
-noun
1. people, or a group of people, regarded as disreputable or worthless: A pack of riffraff.
2. the lowest classes; rabble: The riffraff of the city.
3. trash; rubbish
-adjective
4. worthless, disreputable, or trashy
[origin: 1425-75; late ME rif amd raf every particle, things of small value <OF rif et raf, formed on rifler to spoil ( see rifle), raffler to ravage. snatch away]
Happy Easter Everyone!
April 1, 2007
FOOL
-noun
1. a silly or stupid person: a person who lacks judgement or sense
2. a professional jester, formerly kept by a person of royal or noble rank for amusement: the court fool
3. a person who has been tricked or deceived into appearing or acting silly or stupid: to make a fool of someone
4. an ardent enthusiast who cannot resist an opportunity to indulge an enthusiasm (usually prec. by a present participle): He's just a dancing fool.
5. a week-minded or idiotic person
-verb (used with object)
6. to trick, deceive, or impose on: They tried to fool him.
-verb (used without object)
7. to act like a fool; joke; play
8. to jest; pretned; make believe: I was only fooling.
An appropiate word for April "Fools" Day.
-noun
1. a silly or stupid person: a person who lacks judgement or sense
2. a professional jester, formerly kept by a person of royal or noble rank for amusement: the court fool
3. a person who has been tricked or deceived into appearing or acting silly or stupid: to make a fool of someone
4. an ardent enthusiast who cannot resist an opportunity to indulge an enthusiasm (usually prec. by a present participle): He's just a dancing fool.
5. a week-minded or idiotic person
-verb (used with object)
6. to trick, deceive, or impose on: They tried to fool him.
-verb (used without object)
7. to act like a fool; joke; play
8. to jest; pretned; make believe: I was only fooling.
An appropiate word for April "Fools" Day.
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