Apr 30 2008
Big Word Wednesday-Week 4
Momo Fali commented last week that some assistance with pronunciation would be nice, so I wanted to point something out. When you click on the word link, it will take you to the dictionary dot com page for the word(s) of the week. Sitting next to the word should be a symbol that looks like a speaker with sound waves coming out of it. Click on it and you will hear HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey pronounce the word for you. Actually, there are quite a few voices in there pronouncing. I think I heard Richard Burton the other day. As long as Charles Nelson Reilly isn’t recruited by them, we’ll be OK. Thanks again to Momo for the suggestion.
This weeks first word comes from my sister Leta. She said she liked the Big Word Wednesday feature because as a society we had become languorous with our language. After she said that, I immediately ran for my keyboard. I used to run for my dictionary, but that is so 80’s. 1480’s, that is. That’s when the word originated. It is synonymous with lethargy and means: listless, lack of physical or mental energy. I’ve been in touch with that emotion before. Only one word this week kids, I’m feeling a little languorous. Don’t forget to check the BWW page for all of the words we’ve covered so far.
Is this the correct usage, ahem, “I languorous desk.” ?
(NukeDad) Joe. Not even close. You need to study. Do you want to be held back?…..Again?
Wait a minute. I only had to make said suggestion ONE time AND you thanked me for mentioning it? For all that is good and holy, can you please have a word with my husband?
(NukeDad) NukeDad as “Relationship Consultant”? Sounds interesting.