Word of the Day - Dec. 8

Icon (n)
- A representation or image of a sacred personage, often considered sacred itself; An image or picture; Objection of blind devotion.

It is tragic to watch the rapid demise of Tiger Woods's iconic status.

Word of Day - Dec. 4

Caterwaul (v.)
- To howl or screech like a cat; To quarrel

(n) - A harsh or noisy cry; A racket

After the loss, I know I heard loyal fans caterwaul over the defeat.

Word of the Day - Dec. 3

Gratis (adj.)
- Free

(adv.) - Without charge

When a comic is first starting out, most of the shows he/she performs are gratis.

Word of the Day - Dec. 2

Philippic (n)
- A bitter verbal attack

It would be so ironic to see Philip launch into a philippic.

Word of the Day - Dec. 1

Folderol (n)
- Foolish talk, or procedures; Nonsense

As a child, it was not uncommon for me to receive multiple pops in the mouth because of my ever increasing folderol.

Word of the Day - Nov. 30

Subsist (v)
- To have existence; To remain alive; Manage to make a living or maintain life; To persist or continue

It's amazing how in college I could subsist on a diet of Raman noodles and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Word of the Day - Nov. 24

Propinquity (noun)
- Nearness in place or time; Kinship

The propinquity of the doughut shop to the gym caused many clients to make poor decisions after their work out.