July 6, 2008

Word of the Day: Palaver

I think this word means: An individual among many.

Actual definition: palaver \puh-LAV-uhr; puh-LAH-vur, noun:

1. Idle talk
2. Talk intended to beguile or deceive.
3. A parley usually between persons of different backgrounds or cultures or levels of sophistication; a talk; hence, a public conference and deliberation.

intransitive verb:
1. To talk idly.

transitive verb:
1. To flatter; to cajole.

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July 5, 2008
I think I’m having one of those, “What’s it all about?” moments.
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Word of the Day: Meticulous

I think this word means: Extreme attention to detail; taking an extra long time.

Actual definition: \muh-TIK-yuh-luhs, adjective:

Extremely or excessively careful about details.

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July 4, 2008

Word of the Day: Dapple

I think this word means: Dull or uninspiring.

Actual definiton: \DAP-uhl, noun:
1. A small contrasting spot or blotch.
2. A mottled appearance, especially of the coat of an animal (as a horse).

transitive verb:
1. To mark with patches of a color or shade; to spot.

intransitive verb:
1. To become dappled.

adjective:
1. Marked with contrasting patches or spots; dappled.

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July 3, 2008

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Registering for University courses is my new least-favorite thing to do.  It turns out that I can only take 3 courses this year that pertain directly to my field of study. It’s an actual restriction. When I discovered this delightful little tidbit, things got violent.

I guess this means that I get to score awesome grades in my 7 electives. One such example is “Rocks for Jocks”. Hoo-ray, Geology!  You’re really applicable for a commerce major!

Everything I know about rocks is from “The Magic School bus”. Igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary, yo.

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Word of the Day: Tutelage

I think this word means: The interior of an aircraft.

Actual definition: \TOO-tuhl-ij; TYOO-, noun:

1. The act of guarding or protecting; guardianship; protection.
2. The state of being under a guardian or tutor.
3. Instruction, especially individual instruction accompanied by close attention and guidance.

PP: Lame.

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July 1, 2008

Word of the Day: Condign

I think this word means: To verify or validate.

Actual definition:  \kuhn-DINE; KON-dine, adjective:

Suitable to the fault or crime; deserved; adequate.

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WALL-E is probably the cinematic achievement of the year. I haven’t left a theatre feeling as spellbound as I was tonight. With perfectly-timed comedy, intricate characters, and many profound moments of theatric delight, WALL-E is a strict contender for my favorite movie ever. I’m not even kidding.
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June 30, 2008

Word of the Day: Indigent

I think this word means: Frustrated. Flabbergasted.

Actual definition: \IN-dih-juhnt, adjective:
Extremely poor; not having the necessities of life, such as food, clothing and shelter.

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