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Monthly Archives: November 2014
Today’s word is odious
Today’s word is “odious,” an adjective that describes a thing that provokes loathing and contempt, with an assumption that the object deserves hatred and disgust. But that’s usually the case with gut reactions. It’s a handy word for creative insults. … Continue reading
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Today’s word is voluntary
Today’s word is “voluntary,” which came into Middle English from Latin, and refers to doing something out of choice and free will. I must be willing — I’m guessing that’s the multiverse’s reminder to me today. I would prefer today’s … Continue reading
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Today’s word is enceinte
Today’s word is “enceinte,” meaning a fortified wall enclosing a town or castle, or the place enclosed by the wall. It’s from Latin by way of France, with an original meaning of “to gird.” It apparently was all the thing … Continue reading
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Who Says You’re Dead?
“OMG,” she gasped. “There better not be too much bl—” She had to break off for a moment as her jaws sheared through Bill’s left tibia and her throat glommed it into her gullet. “You said no one can prove … Continue reading
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Today’s word is corniche
Today’s word is “corniche,” a road running along a coast, especially one cut out of a cliff face. Not to be confused with cornichon, which is a dinky sour pickle that goes well with ham. Richard von Busack of the … Continue reading
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Chaos
The word of the day is “chaos.” That’s not to be confused with KAOS, which is Olympia Public Radio. We’re guessing the station head isn’t named Siegfried.
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