Word of the Day
Every week our volunteer grammarian chooses a word of the day to share with the group. It is then the goal of each club member to properly use the word in a sentence during the meeting. The grammarian keeps track of all proper and improper uses of the word, which are then tallied at the end of the meeting. Results will be announced. The more often the word is used properly, the better. Prizes will be awarded monthly to the most successful Word of the Day user.
January 9th, 2013 a·gog (əˈgäg)
Adjective
Very eager or curious to hear or see something:
"I'm all agog to see London".
January 16, 2013 e·bul·lient (iˈbo͝olyənt)
Adjective
Cheerful and full of energy: "she sounded ebullient and happy"
(of liquid or matter) Boiling or agitated as if boiling: "misted and ebullient seas"
"The cheerleaders used their ebullient nature to stir up the crowd."
January 23rd, 2013 lu-gu-bri-ous (ləˈg(y)o͞obrēəs)
Adjective
Looking or sounding sad and dismal.
" The lugubrious young man looked solemnly downward as his ice cream cone melted on the sidewalk."
January 30th, 2013 bib-li-o-bib-u-li
Noun
The sort of people who read too much. (Note: According to several web sources, although not an official word found in the dictionary,
"the term was coined in 1957 by H.L. Mencken, who said, "There are people who read too much.")
February 6th, 2013 de-vour /diˈvou(ə)r/
Verb
To swallow or eat up greedily or voraciously
"The famished boy devoured the pizza like a monster."
February 13th, 2013 fac·to·tum /fakˈtōtəm/
Noun
A person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
"The young man was indeed a factotum, enjoying so many different clubs and events that he hardly had time for school."
February 20, 2013 ho·mo·ge·neous \ˌhō-mə-ˈjē-nē-əs, -nyəs\
Adjective
Of the same or a similar kind or nature
" The group worked well together because of their homogeneous motivations."
February 27th, 2013 in·sid·i·ous /inˈsidēəs/
Adjective
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects: "the insidious effects of stress".
Treacherous; crafty:
"The school yard bullies formed an insidious alliance, tormenting the innocent children on the swings."
March 6th, 2013 ju·bi·lant /jb-lnt/
Adjective
Showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing.
"The cheers of the jubilant victors gave me great joy." "I felt jubilant because of the victory of my team."
March 13th, 2013 Exuberant /g-zbr-nt/
Adjective
Full of unrestrained enthusiasm or joy.
Lavish; extravagant.
"Her exuberant demeanor was fun and uplifting for the Gavel Club members."
March 20th, 2013 Procrastinate /pr-krst-nt, pr-/
Verb
To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
To postpone or delay needlessly.
"My sister and I procrastinate every night every night before going to bed."
March 27th, 2013 Inconceivable /ˌinkənˈsēvəbəl/
Adjective
Impossible to comprehend.
"The amount of damage the fire cause was inconceivable."
April 3rd, 2013 ac·cus·tomed /əˈkəstəmd/
Adjective
1. Frequently practiced, used, or experienced; customary:" He answered with his accustomed modesty."
2. Being in the habit of:" I am accustomed to sleeping late."
3. Having been adapted to the existing environment and conditions: "Her eyes are not accustomed to desert sun."
April 10th, 2013 Hazardous /ˈhazərdəs/
Adjective
Risky; dangerous
"Walking across a tightrope may be hazardous."
April 17th, 2013 Chuffed \ˈchəf\
Adjective
Quite pleased. (British)
"I was very chuffed after receive a call from my favorite celebrity."
April 24th, 2013 Introvert /ˈintrəˌvərt/
Noun
to turn inward or in upon itself:
to concentrate or direct upon oneself
a reserved or shy person
"I like to stay home and spend time reading and watching TV more than socializing, which makes me a bit of an introvert."
May 1st, 2013 Fickle /ˈfikəl/
Adjective
Changing frequently, esp. as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
"My brother is truly fickle about his pizza. Sometimes he likes pepperoni and sometimes he hates it."
May 8th 2013 Scepter /sptr/
Noun
Staff held by a sovereign as an emblem of authority.
"The king held a scepter in his hand."
May 15th, 2013 Pavilion /p-vlyn/
Noun
A light, sometimes ornamental roofed structure, used for amusement or shelter, as at parks or fairs: a picnic pavilion.
A usually temporary structure erected at a fair or show for use by an exhibitor: the French pavilion at the World's Fair.
A large structure housing sports or entertainment facilities; an arena.
"We ran under the pavilion to stay out of the rain."
May 22nd, 2013 Oblivious /-blv-s/
Adjective
unmindful or unaware
"The group of children were oblivious to their surroundings."
January 9th, 2013 a·gog (əˈgäg)
Adjective
Very eager or curious to hear or see something:
"I'm all agog to see London".
January 16, 2013 e·bul·lient (iˈbo͝olyənt)
Adjective
Cheerful and full of energy: "she sounded ebullient and happy"
(of liquid or matter) Boiling or agitated as if boiling: "misted and ebullient seas"
"The cheerleaders used their ebullient nature to stir up the crowd."
January 23rd, 2013 lu-gu-bri-ous (ləˈg(y)o͞obrēəs)
Adjective
Looking or sounding sad and dismal.
" The lugubrious young man looked solemnly downward as his ice cream cone melted on the sidewalk."
January 30th, 2013 bib-li-o-bib-u-li
Noun
The sort of people who read too much. (Note: According to several web sources, although not an official word found in the dictionary,
"the term was coined in 1957 by H.L. Mencken, who said, "There are people who read too much.")
February 6th, 2013 de-vour /diˈvou(ə)r/
Verb
To swallow or eat up greedily or voraciously
"The famished boy devoured the pizza like a monster."
February 13th, 2013 fac·to·tum /fakˈtōtəm/
Noun
A person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
"The young man was indeed a factotum, enjoying so many different clubs and events that he hardly had time for school."
February 20, 2013 ho·mo·ge·neous \ˌhō-mə-ˈjē-nē-əs, -nyəs\
Adjective
Of the same or a similar kind or nature
" The group worked well together because of their homogeneous motivations."
February 27th, 2013 in·sid·i·ous /inˈsidēəs/
Adjective
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects: "the insidious effects of stress".
Treacherous; crafty:
"The school yard bullies formed an insidious alliance, tormenting the innocent children on the swings."
March 6th, 2013 ju·bi·lant /jb-lnt/
Adjective
Showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing.
"The cheers of the jubilant victors gave me great joy." "I felt jubilant because of the victory of my team."
March 13th, 2013 Exuberant /g-zbr-nt/
Adjective
Full of unrestrained enthusiasm or joy.
Lavish; extravagant.
"Her exuberant demeanor was fun and uplifting for the Gavel Club members."
March 20th, 2013 Procrastinate /pr-krst-nt, pr-/
Verb
To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
To postpone or delay needlessly.
"My sister and I procrastinate every night every night before going to bed."
March 27th, 2013 Inconceivable /ˌinkənˈsēvəbəl/
Adjective
Impossible to comprehend.
"The amount of damage the fire cause was inconceivable."
April 3rd, 2013 ac·cus·tomed /əˈkəstəmd/
Adjective
1. Frequently practiced, used, or experienced; customary:" He answered with his accustomed modesty."
2. Being in the habit of:" I am accustomed to sleeping late."
3. Having been adapted to the existing environment and conditions: "Her eyes are not accustomed to desert sun."
April 10th, 2013 Hazardous /ˈhazərdəs/
Adjective
Risky; dangerous
"Walking across a tightrope may be hazardous."
April 17th, 2013 Chuffed \ˈchəf\
Adjective
Quite pleased. (British)
"I was very chuffed after receive a call from my favorite celebrity."
April 24th, 2013 Introvert /ˈintrəˌvərt/
Noun
to turn inward or in upon itself:
to concentrate or direct upon oneself
a reserved or shy person
"I like to stay home and spend time reading and watching TV more than socializing, which makes me a bit of an introvert."
May 1st, 2013 Fickle /ˈfikəl/
Adjective
Changing frequently, esp. as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
"My brother is truly fickle about his pizza. Sometimes he likes pepperoni and sometimes he hates it."
May 8th 2013 Scepter /sptr/
Noun
Staff held by a sovereign as an emblem of authority.
"The king held a scepter in his hand."
May 15th, 2013 Pavilion /p-vlyn/
Noun
A light, sometimes ornamental roofed structure, used for amusement or shelter, as at parks or fairs: a picnic pavilion.
A usually temporary structure erected at a fair or show for use by an exhibitor: the French pavilion at the World's Fair.
A large structure housing sports or entertainment facilities; an arena.
"We ran under the pavilion to stay out of the rain."
May 22nd, 2013 Oblivious /-blv-s/
Adjective
unmindful or unaware
"The group of children were oblivious to their surroundings."