CORYBANTIC
Pronunciation: \kawr-uh-BAN-tik\
Function: adjective
-frenzied; agitated; unrestrained
Example Sentence:
Most of the members of the Breakfast Club can act a little corybantic at times.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
April 24, 2011
BALDERDASH
Pronunciation: \BAWL-der-dash\
Function: noun
-senseless, stupid, or exaggerated talk or writing; nonsense
-(Archaic:) a muddled mixture of liquors
Example Sentence:
Just about all the conversations that take place at the Breakfast Club are nothing but a bunch of balderdash.
Pronunciation: \BAWL-der-dash\
Function: noun
-senseless, stupid, or exaggerated talk or writing; nonsense
-(Archaic:) a muddled mixture of liquors
Example Sentence:
Just about all the conversations that take place at the Breakfast Club are nothing but a bunch of balderdash.
April 17, 2011
SCURRILOUS
Pronunciation: \SKUR-uh-luhs\
Function: adjective
-grossly or obscenely abusive
-characterized by or using low buffoonery
Example Sentence:
Some people probably think the members of the Breakfast Club act in a scurrilous manner most of the time.
Pronunciation: \SKUR-uh-luhs\
Function: adjective
-grossly or obscenely abusive
-characterized by or using low buffoonery
Example Sentence:
Some people probably think the members of the Breakfast Club act in a scurrilous manner most of the time.
April 10, 2011
CLOUD-CUCKOO-LAND
Pronunciation: \kloud-KOO-koo-land\
Function: noun
-a realm of fantasy or of whimsical or foolish behavior
Example Sentence:
When the members of the Breakfast Club get together they all seem to be in cloud-cuckoo-land.
Pronunciation: \kloud-KOO-koo-land\
Function: noun
-a realm of fantasy or of whimsical or foolish behavior
Example Sentence:
When the members of the Breakfast Club get together they all seem to be in cloud-cuckoo-land.
April 3, 2011
MESHHUGGENER
Pronunciation: \muh-SHUG-uhner\
Function: noun
-a foolish or crazy person
Example Sentence:
You could say that all of the members of the Breakfast Club are meshhuggeners.
Pronunciation: \muh-SHUG-uhner\
Function: noun
-a foolish or crazy person
Example Sentence:
You could say that all of the members of the Breakfast Club are meshhuggeners.
March 27, 2011
NONPLUS
Pronunciation: \nahn-PLUS\
Function: verb
-to cause to be at a loss as what to say, think, or do: perplex
Example Sentence:
Some days are easier than others to nonplus the members of the Breakfast Club.
Pronunciation: \nahn-PLUS\
Function: verb
-to cause to be at a loss as what to say, think, or do: perplex
Example Sentence:
Some days are easier than others to nonplus the members of the Breakfast Club.
March 20, 2011
NINNYHAMMER
Pronunciation: \nin-ee-ham-er\
Function: noun
-ninny; simpleton, fool
Example Sentence:
Call a member of the Breakfast Club a ninnyhammer at your own risk.
Pronunciation: \nin-ee-ham-er\
Function: noun
-ninny; simpleton, fool
Example Sentence:
Call a member of the Breakfast Club a ninnyhammer at your own risk.
March 13, 2011
LICKSPITTLE
Pronunciation: \lik-spi-tal\
Function: noun
-a fawning subordinate; a suck-up
Example Sentence:
There are no lickspittle's allowed in the Breakfast Club.
Pronunciation: \lik-spi-tal\
Function: noun
-a fawning subordinate; a suck-up
Example Sentence:
There are no lickspittle's allowed in the Breakfast Club.
March 6, 2011
RAFFISH
Pronunciation: \RAF-ish\
Function: adjective
-marked by or suggestive of flashy vulgarity or crudeness
-marked by a careless unconventionality: rakish
Example Sentence:
Some people might consider the members of the Breakfast Club to be a little on the raffish side.
Pronunciation: \RAF-ish\
Function: adjective
-marked by or suggestive of flashy vulgarity or crudeness
-marked by a careless unconventionality: rakish
Example Sentence:
Some people might consider the members of the Breakfast Club to be a little on the raffish side.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
February 27, 2011
APPOSITE
Pronunciation: \AP-uh-zit\
Function: adjective
-highly pertinent or appropriate: apt
Example Sentence:
Having a drink when they first arrive is quite apposite for the members of the Breakfast Club.
Pronunciation: \AP-uh-zit\
Function: adjective
-highly pertinent or appropriate: apt
Example Sentence:
Having a drink when they first arrive is quite apposite for the members of the Breakfast Club.
February 20, 2011
EARWIG
Pronunciation: \EER-wig\
Function: verb
-to annoy or attempt to influence by private talk
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club would have to put up with a lot of earwigging if Randy showed up.
Pronunciation: \EER-wig\
Function: verb
-to annoy or attempt to influence by private talk
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club would have to put up with a lot of earwigging if Randy showed up.
February 13, 2011
PLAGUEY
Pronunciation: \PLAY-ghee\
Function: adjective
-causing irritation or annoyance: troublesome
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club would never behave in a plaguey way.
Pronunciation: \PLAY-ghee\
Function: adjective
-causing irritation or annoyance: troublesome
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club would never behave in a plaguey way.
February 6, 2011
RAGTAG
Pronunciation: \RAG-tag\
Function: adjective
-ragged, unkempt
-composed of diverse often incongruous elements: motley
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club are a very ragtag bunch of people.
Pronunciation: \RAG-tag\
Function: adjective
-ragged, unkempt
-composed of diverse often incongruous elements: motley
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club are a very ragtag bunch of people.
January 16, 2011
JUBILATE
Pronunciation: \JOO-buh-layt\
Function: verb
-rejoice
Example Sentence:
Kenny surely jubilated last night after the Steelers victory. As long as he was still awake.
Pronunciation: \JOO-buh-layt\
Function: verb
-rejoice
Example Sentence:
Kenny surely jubilated last night after the Steelers victory. As long as he was still awake.
January 9, 2011
NOSEGAY
Pronunciation: \NOHZ-gay\
Function: noun
-a small bunch of flowers
Example Sentence:
Just because all members of the Breakfast Club should know what nosegay means!
Pronunciation: \NOHZ-gay\
Function: noun
-a small bunch of flowers
Example Sentence:
Just because all members of the Breakfast Club should know what nosegay means!
January 2, 2011
FLUMMOX
Pronunciation: \FLUM-uks\
Function: verb
-confuse
Example Sentence:
There are certain times when it is very easy to flummox the members of the Breakfast Club.
Pronunciation: \FLUM-uks\
Function: verb
-confuse
Example Sentence:
There are certain times when it is very easy to flummox the members of the Breakfast Club.
December 12, 2010
RECTRIX
Pronunciation: \REK-triks\
Function: noun
-any of the quill feathers of a bird's tail that are important in controlling flight direction
Example Sentence:
The word rectrix has nothing to do with the Breakfast Club. But you have been educated anyway. Have a Merry Christmas. See you f*&%'s sometime on the afternoon of the 26th.
Pronunciation: \REK-triks\
Function: noun
-any of the quill feathers of a bird's tail that are important in controlling flight direction
Example Sentence:
The word rectrix has nothing to do with the Breakfast Club. But you have been educated anyway. Have a Merry Christmas. See you f*&%'s sometime on the afternoon of the 26th.
December 5, 2010
BEAUCOUP
Pronunciation: \BOH-koo\
Function: adjective
-great in quantity or amount: many, much
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club tend to drink beaucoup amounts of beer and booze on a regular basis.
Pronunciation: \BOH-koo\
Function: adjective
-great in quantity or amount: many, much
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club tend to drink beaucoup amounts of beer and booze on a regular basis.
November 28, 2010
DISHEVELED
Pronunciation: \dih-SHEV-uld\
Function: adjective
-marked by disorder or disarray
Example Sentence:
Some Sunday's a few members of the Breakfast Club may appear a little disheveled because they are a little on the crapulous side from the previous night.
Pronunciation: \dih-SHEV-uld\
Function: adjective
-marked by disorder or disarray
Example Sentence:
Some Sunday's a few members of the Breakfast Club may appear a little disheveled because they are a little on the crapulous side from the previous night.
November 21, 2010
CRAPULOUS
Pronunciation: \KRAP-yuh-lus\
Function: adjective
-marked by intemperance especially in eating or drinking
-sick from excessive indulgence in liquor
Example Sentence:
Most Sunday's there are usually a few members of the Breakfast Club who feel a bit crapulous from the previous day.
Pronunciation: \KRAP-yuh-lus\
Function: adjective
-marked by intemperance especially in eating or drinking
-sick from excessive indulgence in liquor
Example Sentence:
Most Sunday's there are usually a few members of the Breakfast Club who feel a bit crapulous from the previous day.
November 14, 2010
INELUCTABLE
Pronunciation: \in-ih-LUK-tuh-bul\
Function: adjective
-not to be avoided, changed, or resisted: inevitable
Example Sentence:
It is pretty ineluctable that the members of the Breakfast Club will have a few drinks when they gather on Sunday.
Pronunciation: \in-ih-LUK-tuh-bul\
Function: adjective
-not to be avoided, changed, or resisted: inevitable
Example Sentence:
It is pretty ineluctable that the members of the Breakfast Club will have a few drinks when they gather on Sunday.
November 7, 2010
PUNGLE
Pronunciation: \PUNG-gul\
Function: verb
-to make a payment or contribution of money-usually used with up
Example Sentence:
Most members of the Breakfast Club will pungle up for a round of drinks on occasion.
Pronunciation: \PUNG-gul\
Function: verb
-to make a payment or contribution of money-usually used with up
Example Sentence:
Most members of the Breakfast Club will pungle up for a round of drinks on occasion.
October 31, 2010
HOBGOBLIN
Pronunciation: \HAHB-gahb-lin\
Function: noun
-a mischievous goblin
-a source of fear, perplexity, or harassment
Example Sentence:
Reino considers clowns to be one of the worst hobgoblin's in the world.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Pronunciation: \HAHB-gahb-lin\
Function: noun
-a mischievous goblin
-a source of fear, perplexity, or harassment
Example Sentence:
Reino considers clowns to be one of the worst hobgoblin's in the world.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
October 24, 2010
EBULLIENT
Pronunciation: \ih-buhl-yuhnt\
Function: adjective
-boiling, agitated
-overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited
Example Sentence:
Kenny would have been quite ebullient today if the Phillies had won last night.
Pronunciation: \ih-buhl-yuhnt\
Function: adjective
-boiling, agitated
-overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited
Example Sentence:
Kenny would have been quite ebullient today if the Phillies had won last night.
October 17, 2010
UNPROPITIOUS
Pronunciation: \un-pruh-pish-uhs\
Function: adjective
-unfavorably disposed
-being a bad omen
-not being favorable
Example Sentence:
Moe working on a Sunday is a very unpropitious thing to happen for Kenny.
Pronunciation: \un-pruh-pish-uhs\
Function: adjective
-unfavorably disposed
-being a bad omen
-not being favorable
Example Sentence:
Moe working on a Sunday is a very unpropitious thing to happen for Kenny.
October 10, 2010
UNTOWARD
Pronunciation: \un-TOH-erd\
Function: adjective
-difficult to guide, manage, or work with: unruly, intractable
-not favorable: adverse, unpropitious
-improper, indecorous
Example Sentence:
Fortunately, there is never any untoward behavior from the members of the Breakfast Club. Right.
Pronunciation: \un-TOH-erd\
Function: adjective
-difficult to guide, manage, or work with: unruly, intractable
-not favorable: adverse, unpropitious
-improper, indecorous
Example Sentence:
Fortunately, there is never any untoward behavior from the members of the Breakfast Club. Right.
October 3, 2010
CAUCUS
Pronunciation: \KAW-kus\
Function: noun
-a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
-also: a group of people united to promote an agreed-upon cause
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club is probably the strangest caucus that has ever existed.
Pronunciation: \KAW-kus\
Function: noun
-a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
-also: a group of people united to promote an agreed-upon cause
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club is probably the strangest caucus that has ever existed.
September 26, 2010
FRET
Pronunciation: \FRET\
Function: verb
-to eat or gnaw into: wear, corrode; fray
-to become vexed or worried
-agitate
Example Sentence:
Some people tend to fret quite a bit when they have to wait more than 30 seconds for a refill of their drink.
Pronunciation: \FRET\
Function: verb
-to eat or gnaw into: wear, corrode; fray
-to become vexed or worried
-agitate
Example Sentence:
Some people tend to fret quite a bit when they have to wait more than 30 seconds for a refill of their drink.
Friday, June 24, 2011
September 19, 2010
FLOUNDER
Pronunciation: \FLOUN-der\
Function: verb
-to struggle to move or obtain footing: thrash about wildly
-to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually
Example Sentence:
Fortunately Kenny has not floundered while climbing the steps to his apartment in quite some time.
Pronunciation: \FLOUN-der\
Function: verb
-to struggle to move or obtain footing: thrash about wildly
-to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually
Example Sentence:
Fortunately Kenny has not floundered while climbing the steps to his apartment in quite some time.
September 12, 2010
DEBACLE
Pronunciation: \dee-BAH-kul\
Function: noun
-a tumultuous breakup of ice on a river
-a violent disruption (as of an army): rout
-a great disaster, a complete failure: fiasco
Example Sentence:
No beer or booze would be a huge debacle to the members of the Breakfast Club.
Pronunciation: \dee-BAH-kul\
Function: noun
-a tumultuous breakup of ice on a river
-a violent disruption (as of an army): rout
-a great disaster, a complete failure: fiasco
Example Sentence:
No beer or booze would be a huge debacle to the members of the Breakfast Club.
September 5, 2010
DRAM
Pronunciation: \DRAM\
Function: noun
-a unit of liquid capacity equal to 1/8 fluid ounce
-a small portion of something to drink: a small amount
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club do not care for dram sized drinks.
Pronunciation: \DRAM\
Function: noun
-a unit of liquid capacity equal to 1/8 fluid ounce
-a small portion of something to drink: a small amount
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club do not care for dram sized drinks.
August 29, 2010
VERIDICAL
Pronunciation: \vuh-RID-ih-kul\
Function: adjective
-truthful, veracious
-not illusory: genuine
Example Sentence:
You could say it's veridical that the Breakfast Club does not gather each week to solve the worlds problems.
Pronunciation: \vuh-RID-ih-kul\
Function: adjective
-truthful, veracious
-not illusory: genuine
Example Sentence:
You could say it's veridical that the Breakfast Club does not gather each week to solve the worlds problems.
August 22, 2010
INSOUCIANCE
Pronunciation: \in-SOO-see-unss\
Function: noun
-lighthearted unconcern: nonchalance
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club are pretty insouciant about most things.
Pronunciation: \in-SOO-see-unss\
Function: noun
-lighthearted unconcern: nonchalance
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club are pretty insouciant about most things.
August 15, 2010
PREDILECTION
Pronunciation: \pred-uh-LEK-shun\
Function: noun
-an established preference for something
Example Sentence:
Most members of the Breakfast Club seem to have a predilection for beer and booze when they choose a drink.
Pronunciation: \pred-uh-LEK-shun\
Function: noun
-an established preference for something
Example Sentence:
Most members of the Breakfast Club seem to have a predilection for beer and booze when they choose a drink.
August 8, 2010
TWEE
Pronunciation: \TWEE\
Function: adjective
-affectedly or excessively dainty, delicate, cute, or quaint
Example Sentence:
There is nothing twee about the members of the Breakfast Club.
Pronunciation: \TWEE\
Function: adjective
-affectedly or excessively dainty, delicate, cute, or quaint
Example Sentence:
There is nothing twee about the members of the Breakfast Club.
August 1, 2010
SIRENIAN
Pronunciation: \sye-REE-nee-un\
Function: noun
-any of an order (Sirenia) of aquatic herbivorous mammals (as a manatee, dugong, or Steller's sea cow) that have large forelimbs resembling paddles, no hind limbs, and a flattened tail resembling a fin
Example Sentence:
A pool full of sirenian's is one of the reasons you don't see members of the Breakfast Club at a water park. Plus you can't get an adult beverage.
Pronunciation: \sye-REE-nee-un\
Function: noun
-any of an order (Sirenia) of aquatic herbivorous mammals (as a manatee, dugong, or Steller's sea cow) that have large forelimbs resembling paddles, no hind limbs, and a flattened tail resembling a fin
Example Sentence:
A pool full of sirenian's is one of the reasons you don't see members of the Breakfast Club at a water park. Plus you can't get an adult beverage.
July 25, 2010
PERFIDIUOS
Pronunciation: \per-FID-ee-us\
Function: adjective
-of, relating to, or characterized by faithlessness or disloyalty: treacherous
Example Sentence:
Fortunately, the member of the Breakfast Club are not a bunch of perfidious people.
Pronunciation: \per-FID-ee-us\
Function: adjective
-of, relating to, or characterized by faithlessness or disloyalty: treacherous
Example Sentence:
Fortunately, the member of the Breakfast Club are not a bunch of perfidious people.
July 18, 2010
AGITA
Pronunciation: \AJ-uh-tuh\
Funtion: noun
-a feeling of agitation or anxiety
Example Sentence:
Kenny tends to get a little agita when he has to wait more than a minute for his beer to be refilled.
Pronunciation: \AJ-uh-tuh\
Funtion: noun
-a feeling of agitation or anxiety
Example Sentence:
Kenny tends to get a little agita when he has to wait more than a minute for his beer to be refilled.
July 11, 2010
NESCIENCE
Pronunciation: \NESH-ee-unss\
Function: noun
-lack of knowledge or awareness: ignorance
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club don't have any nescience when it comes to what they want to drink.
Pronunciation: \NESH-ee-unss\
Function: noun
-lack of knowledge or awareness: ignorance
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club don't have any nescience when it comes to what they want to drink.
July 4, 2010
GASCONADE
Pronunciation: \gas-kuh-NAYD\
Function: noun
-bravado or exaggerated boasting
Example Sentence:
One might hear a little gasconade in the conversations amoung the members of the Breakfast club.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
June 27, 2010
EDIFY
Pronunciation: \ED-uh-fye\
Function: verb
-to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge: uplift, also: enlighten, inform
Example Sentence:
Edify the members of the Breakfast Club? No f*&%ing way!
Pronunciation: \ED-uh-fye\
Function: verb
-to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge: uplift, also: enlighten, inform
Example Sentence:
Edify the members of the Breakfast Club? No f*&%ing way!
June 20, 2010
ARGY-BARGY
Pronunciation: \ahr-jee-BAHR-jee\
Function: noun
-a lively discussion: argument, dispute
Example Sentence:
It never fails on Sunday's that you will find quite a bit of argy-bargy going on between the members of the Breakfast Club.
Pronunciation: \ahr-jee-BAHR-jee\
Function: noun
-a lively discussion: argument, dispute
Example Sentence:
It never fails on Sunday's that you will find quite a bit of argy-bargy going on between the members of the Breakfast Club.
June 13, 2010
OBSTREPEROUS
Pronunciation: \ub-STREP-uh-rus\
Function: adjective
-marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness: clamorous
-stubbornly resistant to control: unruly
Example Sentence:
Fortunately for Terri the members of the Breakfast Club rarely act in an obstreperous manner.
Pronunciation: \ub-STREP-uh-rus\
Function: adjective
-marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness: clamorous
-stubbornly resistant to control: unruly
Example Sentence:
Fortunately for Terri the members of the Breakfast Club rarely act in an obstreperous manner.
June 6, 2010
FERRET
Pronunciation: \FAIR-ut\
Function: verb
-to hunt game with ferrets
-to drive out of a hiding place
-to find and bring to light by searching
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club never seem to have a problem ferreting out a drink.
Pronunciation: \FAIR-ut\
Function: verb
-to hunt game with ferrets
-to drive out of a hiding place
-to find and bring to light by searching
Example Sentence:
The members of the Breakfast Club never seem to have a problem ferreting out a drink.
May 30, 2010
FOPPERY
Pronunciation: \FAH-puh-ree\
Function: noun
-foolish character or action: folly
-the behavior or dress of a fop
Example Sentence:
Seeing that it's a holiday weekend, you can probably expect some foppery out of the members of the Breakfast Club. And alcohol will have nothing to do with it. Maybe.
Pronunciation: \FAH-puh-ree\
Function: noun
-foolish character or action: folly
-the behavior or dress of a fop
Example Sentence:
Seeing that it's a holiday weekend, you can probably expect some foppery out of the members of the Breakfast Club. And alcohol will have nothing to do with it. Maybe.
May 23, 2010
AMERCE
Pronunciation: \uh-MERSS\
Function: verb
-to punish by a fine whose amount is fixed by the court, broadly: punish
Example Sentence:
It's amazing that you can get an amerce for slipping and falling on the ice. Just ask Kenny.
Pronunciation: \uh-MERSS\
Function: verb
-to punish by a fine whose amount is fixed by the court, broadly: punish
Example Sentence:
It's amazing that you can get an amerce for slipping and falling on the ice. Just ask Kenny.
May 16, 2010
REPINE
Pronunciation: \rih-PYNE\
Function: verb
-to feel or express dejection or discontent: complain
-to long for something
Example Sentence:
If Kenny's beer is not filled up within 60 seconds of being put out for refill, he tends to repine that he has to wait too long.
Pronunciation: \rih-PYNE\
Function: verb
-to feel or express dejection or discontent: complain
-to long for something
Example Sentence:
If Kenny's beer is not filled up within 60 seconds of being put out for refill, he tends to repine that he has to wait too long.
May 9, 2010
ALACRITY
Pronunciation: \uh-LAK-ruh-tee\
Function: noun
-promptness in response: cheerful readiness
Example Sentence:
Kenny has great alacrity when it comes to being at the Breakfast Club each week.
Pronunciation: \uh-LAK-ruh-tee\
Function: noun
-promptness in response: cheerful readiness
Example Sentence:
Kenny has great alacrity when it comes to being at the Breakfast Club each week.
May 2, 2010
REPARTEE
Pronunciation: \rep-er-TEE\
Function: noun
-a quick and witty reply
-a succession or interchange of clever retorts: amusing and usually light sparring with words
-adroitness and cleverness in reply
Example Sentence:
You will usually hear quite a bit of repartee in the conversations between the members of the Breakfast Club.
Pronunciation: \rep-er-TEE\
Function: noun
-a quick and witty reply
-a succession or interchange of clever retorts: amusing and usually light sparring with words
-adroitness and cleverness in reply
Example Sentence:
You will usually hear quite a bit of repartee in the conversations between the members of the Breakfast Club.
April 25, 2010
CAP-A-PIE
Pronunciation: \kap-uh-PEE\
Function: adverb
-from head to foot
Example Sentence:
During football season most members of the Breakfast Club are dressed cap-a-pie with cloths from their favorite team.
Pronunciation: \kap-uh-PEE\
Function: adverb
-from head to foot
Example Sentence:
During football season most members of the Breakfast Club are dressed cap-a-pie with cloths from their favorite team.
April 18, 2010
OMNIUM-GATHERUM
Pronunciation: \ahm-nee-GA-thuh-rum\
Function: noun
-a miscellaneous collection (as of things or persons)
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club is quite the omnium-gatherum.
Pronunciation: \ahm-nee-GA-thuh-rum\
Function: noun
-a miscellaneous collection (as of things or persons)
Example Sentence:
The Breakfast Club is quite the omnium-gatherum.
April 11, 2010
REPROBATE
Pronunciation: \REP-ruh-bayt\
Function: noun
-a person foreordained to damnation
-a depraved person: scoundrel
Example Sentence:
Many would consider the members of the Breakfast Club nothing but a bunch of reprobates.
Pronunciation: \REP-ruh-bayt\
Function: noun
-a person foreordained to damnation
-a depraved person: scoundrel
Example Sentence:
Many would consider the members of the Breakfast Club nothing but a bunch of reprobates.
April 4, 2010
FORTE
Pronunciation: \for-TA\
Function: noun
-something in which one excels: one's strong point
Example Sentence:
Drinking appears to be the forte for most members of the Breakfast Club.
Happy Easter You F*&%'$!!!
Pronunciation: \for-TA\
Function: noun
-something in which one excels: one's strong point
Example Sentence:
Drinking appears to be the forte for most members of the Breakfast Club.
Happy Easter You F*&%'$!!!
March 28, 2010
OBFUSCATE
Pronunciation: \AHB-fuh-skayt\
Function: verb
-darken; to make obscure
-confuse
-to be evasive, unclear, or confusing
Example Sentence:
At times it probably wouldn't be too hard to obfuscate the members of The Breakfast Club. Especially after a few rounds.
Pronunciation: \AHB-fuh-skayt\
Function: verb
-darken; to make obscure
-confuse
-to be evasive, unclear, or confusing
Example Sentence:
At times it probably wouldn't be too hard to obfuscate the members of The Breakfast Club. Especially after a few rounds.
March 21, 2010
ECLECTIC
Pronunciation: \ih-KLEK-tik\
Function: adjective
-selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, method, or styles
-composed of elements drawn from various sources
Example Sentence:
Looking around the bar you can see that it is not a very eclectic mix of drinks that the members of The Breakfast Club choose to consume.
Pronunciation: \ih-KLEK-tik\
Function: adjective
-selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, method, or styles
-composed of elements drawn from various sources
Example Sentence:
Looking around the bar you can see that it is not a very eclectic mix of drinks that the members of The Breakfast Club choose to consume.
March 14, 2010
LICIT
Pronunciation: \LISS-it\
Function: adjective
-conforming to the requirements of the law; not forbidden by law: permissible
Example Sentence:
Thinking is was licit to be in a drunken stupor and slip and fall on the ice, Kenny was reminded by the Middletown Police that he was wrong in this assumption.
Pronunciation: \LISS-it\
Function: adjective
-conforming to the requirements of the law; not forbidden by law: permissible
Example Sentence:
Thinking is was licit to be in a drunken stupor and slip and fall on the ice, Kenny was reminded by the Middletown Police that he was wrong in this assumption.
March 7, 2010
LOGOMACHY
Pronunciation: \loh-GAH-muh-kee\
Function: noun
-a dispute over or about words
-a controversy marked by verbiage
Example Sentence:
Thanks to the Word of the Week, the odds of there being any type of logomachy among Breakfast Club members is pretty slim.
Pronunciation: \loh-GAH-muh-kee\
Function: noun
-a dispute over or about words
-a controversy marked by verbiage
Example Sentence:
Thanks to the Word of the Week, the odds of there being any type of logomachy among Breakfast Club members is pretty slim.
February 28, 2010
THAUMATURGY
Pronunciation: \THAW-muh-ter-jee\
Function: noun
-the performance of miracle; specifically: magic
Example Sentence:
Wouldn't it be great if the Breakfast Club could just use thaumaturgy to keep an endless supply of drink chips in front of them.
Pronunciation: \THAW-muh-ter-jee\
Function: noun
-the performance of miracle; specifically: magic
Example Sentence:
Wouldn't it be great if the Breakfast Club could just use thaumaturgy to keep an endless supply of drink chips in front of them.
February 21, 2010
NOETIC
Pronunciation: \noh-ET-ik\
Function: adjective
-of, relating to, or based on intellect
Example Sentence:
The odds of hearing any type of noetic conversation from the members of the Breakfast Club are pretty slim.
Pronunciation: \noh-ET-ik\
Function: adjective
-of, relating to, or based on intellect
Example Sentence:
The odds of hearing any type of noetic conversation from the members of the Breakfast Club are pretty slim.
February 14, 2010
PRESCIENCE
Pronunciation: \PRESH-ee-unss\
Function: noun
-foreknowledge of events
-divine omniscience
-human anticipation of the course of events: foresight
Example Sentence:
Most members of the Breakfast Club have the prescience to realize that they will probably be drunk by the end of the day.
Pronunciation: \PRESH-ee-unss\
Function: noun
-foreknowledge of events
-divine omniscience
-human anticipation of the course of events: foresight
Example Sentence:
Most members of the Breakfast Club have the prescience to realize that they will probably be drunk by the end of the day.
February 7, 2009
VULNERARY
Pronunciation: \VUL-nuh-rair-ee\
Function: adjective
-used for or useful in healing wounds
Example Sentence:
It is truly amazing how vulnerary beer and booze can be to the members of the Breakfast Club. (Watch that last step; it can be a doozy!)
Pronunciation: \VUL-nuh-rair-ee\
Function: adjective
-used for or useful in healing wounds
Example Sentence:
It is truly amazing how vulnerary beer and booze can be to the members of the Breakfast Club. (Watch that last step; it can be a doozy!)
January 31, 2010
MARTINET
Pronunciation: \mar-tuh-NET\
Function: noun
-a strict disciplinarian
-a person who stresses a rigid adherence to the details of forms and methods
Example Sentence:
Terry can be quite the martinet with the members of the Breakfast Club when they get a little wound up.
Pronunciation: \mar-tuh-NET\
Function: noun
-a strict disciplinarian
-a person who stresses a rigid adherence to the details of forms and methods
Example Sentence:
Terry can be quite the martinet with the members of the Breakfast Club when they get a little wound up.
January 24, 2010
COLUBRINE
Pronunciation: \KAHL-yuh-bryne\
Function: adjective
-of, relating to, or resembling a snake
-of or relating to a large cosmopolitan family of chiefly nonvenomous snakes
Example Sentence:
Kenny sure hopes he doesn't end up with a colubrine living in his "gayzebo" come this spring.
Pronunciation: \KAHL-yuh-bryne\
Function: adjective
-of, relating to, or resembling a snake
-of or relating to a large cosmopolitan family of chiefly nonvenomous snakes
Example Sentence:
Kenny sure hopes he doesn't end up with a colubrine living in his "gayzebo" come this spring.
January 17, 2010
INCOHERENT
Pronunciation: \in-koh-HEER-unt\
Funtcion: adjective
-lacking coherence, cohesion: loose
-lacking orderly continuity , arrangement, or relevance: inconsistent
-lacking normal clarity or intelligibility in speech or thought
Example Sentence:
If the members of the Breakfast Club stay too long they could get a little on the incoherent side.
Pronunciation: \in-koh-HEER-unt\
Funtcion: adjective
-lacking coherence, cohesion: loose
-lacking orderly continuity , arrangement, or relevance: inconsistent
-lacking normal clarity or intelligibility in speech or thought
Example Sentence:
If the members of the Breakfast Club stay too long they could get a little on the incoherent side.
January 10, 2010
CANAILLE
Pronunciation: \kuh-NYE\
Function: noun
-rabble, riffraff
-proletarian
Example Sentence:
Some people probably consider the members of the Breakfast Club a bunch of canaille people.
Pronunciation: \kuh-NYE\
Function: noun
-rabble, riffraff
-proletarian
Example Sentence:
Some people probably consider the members of the Breakfast Club a bunch of canaille people.
December 27, 2009
WASSAIL
Pronunciation: \WAH-sul\
Function: verb
-to indulge in riotous drinking
-to sing carols from house to house at Christmas
-to drink to the health or thriving of
Example Sentence:
It is probably safe to say that most, if not all, members of the Breakfast Club wassailed a bit over the holiday.
Pronunciation: \WAH-sul\
Function: verb
-to indulge in riotous drinking
-to sing carols from house to house at Christmas
-to drink to the health or thriving of
Example Sentence:
It is probably safe to say that most, if not all, members of the Breakfast Club wassailed a bit over the holiday.
December 20, 2009
TUMBLE
Pronunciation: \tum-bal\
Function: verb
-to fall suddenly and helplessly
-to suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat
-to decline suddenly or sharply
-to fall into ruin
Example Sentence:
Let's all hope for the holidays that Kenny does not tumble down his stairs yet once again as he did last Saturday.
Pronunciation: \tum-bal\
Function: verb
-to fall suddenly and helplessly
-to suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat
-to decline suddenly or sharply
-to fall into ruin
Example Sentence:
Let's all hope for the holidays that Kenny does not tumble down his stairs yet once again as he did last Saturday.
December 13, 2009
PITTANCE
Pronunciation: \PIT-unss\
Function: noun
-a small portion, amount, or allowance
-a meager wage or remueration
Example Sentence:
Fortunately for the members of The Breakfast Club the drink sizes served are not a pittance, That would be bad.
Pronunciation: \PIT-unss\
Function: noun
-a small portion, amount, or allowance
-a meager wage or remueration
Example Sentence:
Fortunately for the members of The Breakfast Club the drink sizes served are not a pittance, That would be bad.
December 6, 2009
CHAPFALLEN
Pronunciation: \CHAP-faw-lun\
Function: adjective
-having the lower jaw hanging loosely
-cast down in spirit
Example Sentence:
If the Steelers lose to the Raiders today, Kenny will probably be quite chapfallen and end up in a stupor.
Pronunciation: \CHAP-faw-lun\
Function: adjective
-having the lower jaw hanging loosely
-cast down in spirit
Example Sentence:
If the Steelers lose to the Raiders today, Kenny will probably be quite chapfallen and end up in a stupor.
November 29, 2009
INCONGRUOUS
Pronunciation: \in-kan-gru-was\
Function: adjective
-lacking congruity; not harmonious, not conforming, disagreeing
-inconsistent withing itself
-lacking propriety: unsuitable
Example Sentence:
It would be pretty incongruous if there was not booze or beer for the members of the Breakfast Club to consume on Sunday.
Pronunciation: \in-kan-gru-was\
Function: adjective
-lacking congruity; not harmonious, not conforming, disagreeing
-inconsistent withing itself
-lacking propriety: unsuitable
Example Sentence:
It would be pretty incongruous if there was not booze or beer for the members of the Breakfast Club to consume on Sunday.
November 22, 2009
ANACHRONISM
Pronunciation: \uh-NAK-ruh-niz-um\
Function: noun
-an error in chronology; especially: a chronological misplacing of persons, events, objects, or customs in regard to each other
-a person or thing that is chronologically out of place; especially : one from a former age that is incongruous in the present
Example Sentence:
A Kenny sighting after 7:00 pm is quite an anachronism.
Pronunciation: \uh-NAK-ruh-niz-um\
Function: noun
-an error in chronology; especially: a chronological misplacing of persons, events, objects, or customs in regard to each other
-a person or thing that is chronologically out of place; especially : one from a former age that is incongruous in the present
Example Sentence:
A Kenny sighting after 7:00 pm is quite an anachronism.
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