Cool Word of the Day!
Thunderbolt (noun)
Definition: A single discharge of lightning with the accompanying thunder; An imaginary elongated mass cast as a missle to earth in the lightning flash; A flash of lightning conceived as a bolt or dart hurled from the heavens; A person or thing that resembles lightning in suddenness, effectiveness, or destructive power; One that acts with sudden and destructive fury; Vehement threat or censure; A startling, forceful action.
Also: The name of my brand new phone! (HTC ThunderBolt) For the first time in my whole life, I actually have something that may be considered the most advanced, modern, up-to-date, piece of techno-gear out there. Until next week. (With the fastest speeds on the best network…4G LTE with Verizon Wireless–and no, they do not pay me.) Anytimewastingtechnology…
This phone is the OTHER thing that prevents me from studying. (uh huh–excuses) Takes a lot of time to learn a whole new way of doing things especially when it’s just so damn cool. Easily distracted. What’s worse…or better I guess, is I can actually use my phone to study now when I’m not at home! Which also means…I can played Bejeweled from it too. Technology is awesome.
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Scorched-Earth (adjective)(noun)
Definition: (various sources)
Relating to or being a military policy involving deliberate and usually widespread destruction of property and resources (such as housing and factories) so that an invading enemy cannot use them; Directed toward victory or supremacy at all costs; Ruthless.
The policy of devastating all land and buildings in the course of advancing or retreating troops so as to leave nothing salvageable to the enemy.
In extreme cases, this strategy might end up being a ‘suicide pill’.
My note: I have been hearing this phrase lately in the news and I like the concept as it applies to current events. You have to admire the military, if for nothing else, in that they do come up with the coolest terms to describe terrible things.
Cool Word of the Day! Two-Years Later Edition
Delude (verb)
Definition: To fool, decieve; to mislead utterly.
As in: Do not delude yourself into thinking you are going to pass the state boards if you do not start studying seriously for that test!!! Dumbass!!
(I added the last part as a bit of motivational jeering). I will prob be getting a test date this week and I need to get back on track. All these brains may not rescue me without a little back-up knowledge. It’s crap out (again) anyway. Perfect week to finish all the Q’s I need to practice. So let’s go! One test per day plus 50 extra questions. I should be a “re-expert” by the end of the week. I think this post needs help with vocabulary. Tomorrow!
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Adventitious (adjective)
Definition: Acquired; accidental; Arising sporadically; Not inherent.
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Hiatus (noun)
Definition: A slight break or lapse in space, time, or continuity: break.
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Anemometer (noun)
Definition: An instrument for measuring wind force and speed.
Cool Word of the Day! Stevie Style!
Picture Dictionary. Fifth grade representing. Basically they take the word and use it in a sentence to enhance the meaning, or draw a picture illustrating the meaning or you can do both. Stevie does these assignments with real flair and creativity and I love them! So I want to share them. She even has her own category, so check it out! Stevie’s Picture Dictionary
Exhausted (verb)
Definition: To use up: consume; To use up the energy of: wear out
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