NaNo2019: Word of the Day 16-20
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meltintall3word of the day: word
source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/
(adjective : volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome)
"I knew you were trouble from the moment I set eyes on you, you smug, entitled, meddling, officious, little lordling! As if your city ways made you the cock of the walk, and your money gave you the right to waltz in here--! And here you stand, butter wouldn't melt in your mouth, as if I didn't just see you arrested for murder!"
word of the day: carouse
source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/
(verb: to take part in a drunken revel : engage in dissolute behavior)
"How well do you know Ancel?"
"I just met the fellow. Why? What do you think of him?"
"I've heard stories. He has debts, and is part of a crowd known to carouse. They're unwelcome several places for their destructive and unruly behavior."
"He's been a model of civility, but I will keep that in mind."
word of the day: mot juste
source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/
(noun: the exactly right word or phrasing)
There was a quiet spot on the landing about halfway up the south tower. Elena huddled there, next to a window overlooking the lake. She couldn't bear the indignity. Why had only family spoken up to protest Elwin's innocence?
Fabric rustled next to her. To Elena's surprise, it wasn't Clara come up to try and cheer her with solid good sense or Whitling with a poorly timed mot juste about the long arm of the law. Instead, it was Lonette. The other girl looked troubled. "I'm sorry your brother is suspected of murder."
word of the day: recondite
source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/
(adjective: of, relating to, or dealing with something little known or obscure)
"I believe he was murdered?" said Brandon, glancing out the gallery window. It was still raining and the night was dark. "By the ghost?"
"Thus runs the local gossip," said the housekeeper, sharply. "The Inspector Detectors determined it was an old business rival."
"Ah," said Brandon. "How prosaic." He could see why the locals preferred the more recondite explanation since one was available.
word of the day: expedite
source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/
(verb: to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up)
"Luggage?"
"That's in Stephen's car. Oh, Win! Isn't this marvelous?"
"Passing fine," he said, pleased to see his little sister. "Was Father glad expedite your departure?"
Elena grinned. "He says it is right and proper for the young to gallivant about from place to place; and warned that we should be considerate of Aunt Whitling."
