Dictionary "Word of the Day"

[SoCal]

Everytime I look at the word of the day -bibelot- I keep thinking of bribe a lot or Camelot. And when I think of Camelot, my mind immediately goes here:

[AntiArbitrator]

Monty is so silly.

[AntiArbitrator]

The Dictionary Word of the Day is

panoptic [pan-OP-tik] adj. considering all parts or elements; all inclusive


Reading all of her posts for the day provided a panoptic summary of her morose, pessimistic, dour and self-pitying state of mind.

[AntiArbitrator]

The Dictionary Word of the Day is

linchpin [LINCH-pin] noun
1. something that holds the various elements of a complicated structure together.
2. a pin inserted through the end of an axletree to keep the wheel on.


The social organization’s chairman was charismatic which made him the perfect linchpin to defuse arguments between opposing members.

[SoCal]

Inserting a linchpin in the end of an axletree sounds both painful and a little naughty.

[avp60685]

I heard that if you remove a linchpin from a car's engine, the whole car would fall apart!

[AntiArbitrator]

The Dictionary Word of the Day is

madcap [MAD-kap]
adj.- wildly or heedlessly impulsive; reckless; rash
noun- a madcap person


I thought his madcap pursuit of the heiress would lead to disaster, but it led to him becoming a millionaire.

[SoCal]

I think that's Aeryn's picture next to the definition of "madcap" in the dictionary.

[AntiArbitrator]

I think you might be right.

[Aeryn]

Mar 14, 2013 21:23:45 GMT -5 SoCal said:

I think that's Aeryn's picture next to the definition of "madcap" in the dictionary.

Nope.

[mazeman]

The american economy has fluctuated like a madcap drunk.

[avp60685]

I know that I have made a few madcap decisions in my life and am learning to be careful before I do anything!

[AntiArbitrator]

The Dictionary Word of the Day is

machinate [MAK-uh-neyt] verb, to contrive or plot, especially artfully or with evil purpose


The reprobate did machinate for many months to facilitate the overthrow of the magistrate.

[mazeman]

Emily's machinations failed to make Rory a debutante.

[AntiArbitrator]

The Dictionary Word of the Day is

gaumless [GAWM-lis] adjective, lacking in vitality or intelligence; stupid, dull, or clumsy


I certainly did not tell that buffoon he is gaumless, mainly because he would have no idea what I meant.

“Did I ever look so stupid, so ‘gaumless’ as Joseph calls it?”
“Worse”, I replied, “because more sullen with it.” _{–Emily Bronte, Wuthering Heights}

[mazeman]

"Wipe that gaumless look off your face and fetch me my tea," Caption Smith of the Titanic said to the purser who had disturbed his sleep. "Nothing can be that bad."

[AntiArbitrator]

I must share this word.

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The Dictionary Word of the Day is

whangdoodle [HWANG-dood-l, WANG- ] noun, a fanciful creature of undefined nature.


A whangdoodle would eat ten Oompa-Loompas for breakfast and come galloping back
for a second helping. _{– Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory}


While watching the dancers at the techno disco, I can only describe some of them as a whangdoodle.

[SoCal]

I think Dean would make "whangdoodle" his world of the day!

[AntiArbitrator]

^^^So true!

I was thinking the CW would probably edit the word.

[AntiArbitrator]

The Dictionary Word of the Day is

mordacious [mawr-DEY-shuhs] adjective
1. sharp or caustic in style, tone, etc.
2. biting or given to biting


Our very own Spoonie, when the mood strikes him, exhibits some exquisitely crafted mordacious wit.

[avp60685]

I think that sharks are known for their reputation of being mordacious.

[AntiArbitrator]

The Dictionary Word of the Day is

wuther [WUHTH-er] verb (of wind) to blow fiercely


They’d cling to the sides of a five-wheel truck, and the wind would wuther past the upright barrels of their guns. _{—Geoff Ryman, The King’s Last Song}

Now I know what the “wuthering” in the book Wuthering Heights meant.

[SoCal]

Okay, Anti.....now you have me thinking about Werther's candies!!

I love the sugar free hard candy: caramel.

[AntiArbitrator]

May 31, 2013 19:49:06 GMT -5 SoCal said:

Okay, Anti.....now you have me thinking about Werther's candies!!

I love the sugar free hard candy: caramel.

I have not eaten those, but sugar-free caramel sounds great.

[SoCal]

They are quite good. Even one of the physicists I work with who is not a sugar-free guy loves them. I had to leave him a note that "if he's going to eat them, he should at least replace them occasionally." Which, to his credit, he did.

I also like the sugar-free five flavor Life Savers.

I find all these in the candy section of my grocery store or at my local Rite-Aid.

[AntiArbitrator]

Jun 1, 2013 22:05:34 GMT -5 SoCal said:

They are quite good. Even one of the physicists I work with who is not a sugar-free guy loves them. I had to leave him a note that "if he's going to eat them, he should at least replace them occasionally." Which, to his credit, he did.

I also like the sugar-free five flavor Life Savers.

I find all these in the candy section of my grocery store or at my local Rite-Aid.

I have added them to my grocery list.

I am so proud of you for leaving that note. I would probably have rolled my eyes at him but not say anything. Your method is more effective.

[SoCal]

Well, he's only bought one bag, but it's a start.