The word for today is… vinaceous (adj) – Having the colour of red wine. Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology : The first recorded evidence of vinaceous in English dates from 1678, shortly before the accession of Mary II. If ever the queen used vinaceous, she was probably in the confines of her
As we are all confined to barracks, it is a great opportunity to try new things. How about a virtual tour of a world famous museum or art gallery? Today’s tour is of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Wikipedia tells us: The Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum dedicated to arts
The word for today is… trenchant (adj) – 1. Forceful and clear; penetrating. 2. Caustic; cutting. 3. Distinct; clear-cut. Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology : The word trenchant comes from the Anglo-French verb trencher, meaning “to cut,” and may ultimately derive from the Vulgar Latin trinicare, meaning “to cut in three.” Hence,
The word for today is… sublimate (verb) – 1. (Chemistry) To cause (a solid or gas) to sublimate. 2. (a) To modify the natural expression of (a primitive, instinctual impulse) in a socially acceptable manner. (b) To divert the energy associated with (an unacceptable impulse or drive) into an acceptable activity.
The word for today is… stipulate (verb) – 1. To specify or agree to as a condition in an agreement. 2. To agree to (a fact) in order to reduce the scope of the dispute to be resolved by a court. Used of litigants. 3. To concede for the purposes of
The word for today is… pontificate (verb) – 1. To express opinions or judgments in a dogmatic way. 2. To administer the office of a pontiff. (noun) – The office or term of office of a pontiff. Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology : In ancient Rome, the pontifices were powerful priests who administered
As we are all confined to barracks, it is a great opportunity to try new things. How about a virtual tour of a world famous museum or art gallery? Today’s tour is of the Pergamon Museum, Berlin. Wikipedia tells us: The Pergamon Museum (German: Pergamonmuseum) is situated on the
The word for today is… pious (adj) – 1. (a) Earnestly compliant in the observance of religion; reverent or devout. (b) Showing or characterised by religious devotion. (c) Expressive of or used in religious devotion; devotional. 2. (a) Done for the benefit of others or with the intention of encouraging good.
The word for today is… misbegotten (adj) – 1. (Offensive) Born to parents not married to each other. 2. Having an improper basis or origin; ill-conceived. 3. Deserving of contempt Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology : In the beginning, there was the Old English begiten, and begiten begot the Middle English begotyn,
As we are all confined to barracks, it is a great opportunity to try new things. How about a virtual tour of a world famous disaster site? No protective clothing is required. (Unlike a visit to your local supermarket.) Today’s tour is of the Chernobyl Nuclear Plant. Wikipedia tells
The word for today is… injunction (noun) – 1. The act or an instance of enjoining; a command, directive, or order. 2. (Law) A court order requiring a party to refrain from doing a particular act or to do a particular act. Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology : Injunction derives, via Anglo-French
As we are all confined to barracks, it is a great opportunity to try new things. How about a virtual tour of a world famous museum or art gallery? Maybe you have already visited this place or maybe it was on your bucket list? This time we are off to
The word for today is… coax (verb) – 1. To persuade or try to persuade by pleading or flattery; cajole. 2. To obtain by persistent persuasion. 3. (Obsolete) To caress; fondle. 4. To move to or adjust toward a desired end. Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology : In the days of yore,
The word for today is… acumen (noun) – Quickness, accuracy, and keenness of judgment or insight. Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology : A keen mind and a sharp wit can pierce the soul as easily as a needle passes through cloth. Remember the analogy between a jabbing needle and piercing perception, and
As we are all confined to barracks, it is a great opportunity to try new things. How about a virtual tour of a world famous museum or art gallery? Maybe you have already visited this place or maybe it was on your bucket list? Today’s tour is of the
The word for today is… resile (verb) – 1. To spring back, especially to resume a former position or structure after being stretched or compressed. 2. To draw back; recoil. Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology : Resile is a resilient word: it’s been in use in English since the early 1500s.
