September 16, 2012

DISPUTATIOUS

Pronunciation: \dis-pyoo-tey-shuhs\

Function: adjective
-inclined to dispute; marked by disputation
-provoking debate: controversial

Example Sentence:

Kenny tends to get a little on the disputatious side when you want to discuss why the Steelers lost a game.

September 9, 2012

ATARAXIA

Pronunciation: \at-uh-RAK-see-uh\

Function: noun
-a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquility

Example Sentence:

Most meetings of the Breakfast Club end in ataraxia after everyone has had a few rounds.

September 2, 2012

NOISOME

Pronunciation: \NOY-sum\

Function: adjective
- noxious; harmful; unwholesome
- offensive to the smell or other senses; disgusting

Example Sentence:

The members of the Breakfast Club would never do anything that would be considered noisome. Well, maybe.

August 26, 2012

DYSLOGISTIC

Pronunciation: \diss-luh-JISS-tik\

Function: adjective
-uncomplimentary

Example Sentence:

The members of the Breakfast Club never have any dyslogistic words to say about anything or anyone.

August 19, 2012

BLOVIATE

Pronunciation: \BLOH-vee-ayt\

Function: verb
-to speak or write verbosely and windily

Example Sentence:

When telling the Breakfast Club a story, Chuck tends to bloviate a bit.

August 12, 2012

GUFF

Pronunciation: \guhff\

Function: noun
-empty or foolish talk; nonsense
-insolent talk

Example Sentence:

There is never any guff conversations among the members of the Breakfast Club.

August 5, 2012

USAGEASTER

Pronunciation: \YOO-sij-as-ter\

Function: noun
-a self-styled authority on language usage

Example Sentence:

Most Breakfast Club members would be considered usageasters on any given Sunday.