May 19, 2013

SESQUIPEDALIAN

Pronunciation: \sess-kwuh-puh-DAIL-yun\

Function: adjective
-having many syllables: long
-using long words

Example Sentence:

You will not find the members of the Breakfast Club using too many, if any at all, sesquipedalian words.

May 12, 2013

WHANGDOODLE

Pronunciation: \HWANG-dood-l\

Function: noun
-a fanciful creature of undefined nature

Example Sentence:

A lot of people probably think the members of the Breakfast Club are nothing but a bunch of whangdoodle's.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

May 5, 2013

RATIOCINATION

Pronunciation: \rash-ee-os-uh-NEY-shuhn\

Function: noun
-the process of logical reasoning

Example Sentence:

There really isn't any ratiocination going on when the members of the Breakfast Club get together.

April 28, 2013

DEMIMONDE

Pronunciation: \DEM-ee-mond\

Function: noun
-a group characterized by lack of success or status.

Example Sentence:

Obviously the word demimonde cannot be used to describe the members of the Breakfast Club.

April 21, 2013

DEMULCENT

Pronunciation: \dih-MULL-sunt\

Function: adjective
-soothing

Example Sentence:

The drinks that the Breakfast Club members consume are always demulcent to them.

April 14, 2013

GAUMLESS

Pronunciation: \GAWM-lis\

Function: adjective
-lacking in vitality or intelligence; stupid, dull, or clumsy

Example Sentence:

Some people would say the topics of conversation at the Breakfast Club are pretty gaumless.

April 7, 2013

COLLYWOBBLES

Pronunciation: \kol-ee-wob-uhlz\

Function: noun
-intestinal cramps; a bellyache

Example Sentence:

Most members of the Breakfast Club know to be careful with Fran's hot sauce so they don't have collywobbles.