February 26, 2012

ABJURE

Pronunciation: \ab-JOOR\

Function: verb
-to renounce upon oath; to reject solemnly
-to abstain from: avoid

ExampleSentence:

It is doubtful the members of the Breakfast Club would abjure their beer and booze on a regular basis.

February 19, 2012

MAMMONISM

Pronunciation: \MAM-uh-niz-uhm\

Function: noun
-the greedy pursuit of riches

Example Sentence:

Some members of the Breakfast Club practice mammonism by playing the ticket bowls. Doesn't seem to work too well.

February 12, 2012

VADE MECUM

Pronunciation: \va-dee-MEE-kum\

Function: noun
-a book for ready reference: manual
-something regularly carried about by a person

Example Sentence:

Thanks to Sharon there is a vade mecum of all the words of the week online.

February 5, 2012

NEOTERISM

Pronunciation: \ner-OT-uh-riz-uhm\

Function: noun
-an innovation in language, as a new word, term, or expression
-the use of new words, terms, or expression

Example Sentence:

The members of the Breakfast Club are quite good at neoterism; especially after rhey have had a few rounds.