by Dwane | Jan 10, 2018 | English, Vocabulary
Circumlocution: an indirect way of speaking when you would rather avoid speaking clearly, speaking directly, or getting to the point. An evasive way of speaking. Try to get a straight answer out of a politician. Good luck. Politicians are known for their...
by Dwane | Jan 8, 2018 | English, Vocabulary
My girls and I were reading Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis when the word colloquialism popped up. Here is the sentence: “In my talks, I used all the contractions and colloquialisms I ordinarily use in conversation.” – C.S. Lewis in Mere Christianity. I asked...
by Dwane | Dec 29, 2017 | English, Vocabulary
Another terrifying thought from Word Up: Live! Luposlipaphobia: fear of being chased around the table by timber wolves. From Latin lupus (wolf), English slip, and Greek φόβος (fear). (Thanks, Gary Larson). Join for free. Jennifer and Kimberly are getting up at 4:30...
by Dwane | Dec 28, 2017 | English, Vocabulary
Today, we talked about our worst...
by Dwane | Dec 26, 2017 | Vocabulary
Happy Christmas, everyone! I hope yours was great. Here’s a day after gift for any word lovers…. In order to motivate myself to rise early once again (I have let the habit go), I am teaching a live etymology class each weekday at 5 A.M. (central time...
by Dwane | Dec 23, 2017 | Vocabulary
Dwane Thomas’ Tip of the Week – December 23, 2017 ================================================= This is a good time of the year to stop and think. It’s a good time of the year to turn the noise off and spend time with the people you love. I was...
