Just one really -- The word definitely? Yeah, it doesn't have an a in it... anywhere... seriously. So, for the love of all that is decent, please, stop trying to give it one.
I'm not talking to anyone in particular here. Just venting.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
That's NOT Funny...
Today's Word:
risible: (adjective) Exciting or provoking laughter; worthy of laughter; laughable; amusing [riz-uh-bull]
I couldn't resist doing another one today. This one is a new word to me, but I like it because it makes me think of my day today. It was a teacher work day. I've never worked on curriculum stuff with elementary teachers before, so I didn't realize how humorless they are when it comes to work. They are all business, and they don't seem to like it if anyone else is funny. So every time I made what I believed to be a risible comment, I got the evil eye.
Secondary teachers, on the other hand, develop quite the sense of humor. It's a survival skill, really. So risible comments are rarely wasted on them -- especially middle school teachers. If you don't laugh, you don't stay sane.
risible: (adjective) Exciting or provoking laughter; worthy of laughter; laughable; amusing [riz-uh-bull]
I couldn't resist doing another one today. This one is a new word to me, but I like it because it makes me think of my day today. It was a teacher work day. I've never worked on curriculum stuff with elementary teachers before, so I didn't realize how humorless they are when it comes to work. They are all business, and they don't seem to like it if anyone else is funny. So every time I made what I believed to be a risible comment, I got the evil eye.
Secondary teachers, on the other hand, develop quite the sense of humor. It's a survival skill, really. So risible comments are rarely wasted on them -- especially middle school teachers. If you don't laugh, you don't stay sane.
Corner! NOW!
Today's Word:
relegate: (verb) to send or assign to an inferior position, place, or condition [rel-uh-gate]
Whenever I get into trouble in teacher meetings for making sarcastic comments at inappropriate times (like that ever happens) I am relegated to the corner. Though I'm sure none of you can picture me doing such a thing...
relegate: (verb) to send or assign to an inferior position, place, or condition [rel-uh-gate]
Whenever I get into trouble in teacher meetings for making sarcastic comments at inappropriate times (like that ever happens) I am relegated to the corner. Though I'm sure none of you can picture me doing such a thing...
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Give It Up
Today's Word:
acquiesce: (verb) submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent [ak-wee-ess]
I'm having trouble thinking of examples to add... hmm... Oh! When my children want a toy or a treat, they will whine or throw fits (sometimes). They know instinctively with whom this method is most effective. Grandma will almost certainly acquiesce if she encounters the least bit of resistance.
acquiesce: (verb) submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent [ak-wee-ess]
I'm having trouble thinking of examples to add... hmm... Oh! When my children want a toy or a treat, they will whine or throw fits (sometimes). They know instinctively with whom this method is most effective. Grandma will almost certainly acquiesce if she encounters the least bit of resistance.
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