NaNo2016: Word of the Day 7-12

Nov. 7  wordcount: 10,749
Merriam Webster word of the day: auriferous

( adjective: containing gold )

Nov. 8  wordcount: 12,010
Merriam Webster word of the day: bully pulpit

( noun: a prominent public position (as a political office) that provides an opportunity for expounding one's views; also : such an opportunity )

Nov. 9  wordcount: 13,434
Merriam Webster word of the day: triptych

( noun: 2a : a picture (such as an altarpiece) or carving in three panels side by side )

Nov. 10  wordcount: 14,625
Merriam Webster word of the day: elicit

( verb: 2: to call forth or draw out (as information or a response) )

Nov. 11  wordcount: 15,007
Merriam Webster word of the day: ukase

( noun: 2a : a proclamation having the force of law )

Nov. 12  wordcount: 15,395
Merriam Webster word of the day: facetious

( adjective: 1: joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish )