Wednesday's Word of the Week: Vicissitude Definition: a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant Where I Heard It: Because of the slump I'm in, I still haven't been reading so I asked a friend this weeks word and this is what they chose! A great word to say, which … Continue reading Vicissitude
Tag: Wednesday’s Word of the Week
Opalescent
Wednesday's Word of the Week: Opalescent Definition: showing many small points of shifting colour against a pale or dark ground. Where I Heard It: I couldn't think of a word for today so I asked a friend to pick and this is what he chose. It's actually pretty fitting since my birthstone (June) is a … Continue reading Opalescent
Hebdomadal
Wednesday's Word of the Week: Hebdomadal Definition: taking place, coming together, or published once every seven days; weekly. Where I Heard It: I could not think of a word this week so I turned to google and this was suggested. I hadn't heard it before so I chose it to be this weeks word. Pronunciation: … Continue reading Hebdomadal
Macabre
Wednesday's Word of the Week: Macabre Definition: disturbing because concerned with or causing a fear of death Where I Heard It: I was listening to some classical music last night and Danse Macabre by Saint-Saëns (one of my favoruites) came on so I decided it should be this weeks word. Pronunciation: mah-cah-br-eh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71fZhMXlGT4 As always, … Continue reading Macabre