The Word of the Day for February 28, 2008 is: Bonapartism ? BOH-nuh-par-tiz-um ? noun : a policy supporting dictatorial rule usually by a military leader who has ostensibly received a popular mandate Example Sentence: Public fears that the new president would shift to Bonapartism were fueled by his early attempts to undermine the parliament. Did you know? Napoleon I (Napoleon Bonaparte) came to power in France by military coup in 1799 and ruled as emperor from 1804 until he was forced from power in 1815. The year 1815 was clearly a bad one for Bonaparte: he was defeated at Waterloo by the Duke of Wellington and sent into exile. Coincidentally, 1815 was also the year that marked the debut in English of "Bonapartism," the word derived from his name. "Waterloo," a term for a decisive defeat such as the one Napoleon suffered, had come into general English use by 1816.

The Word of the Day for February 28, 2008 is: Bonapartism ? BOH-nuh-par-tiz-um ? noun : a policy supporting dictatorial rule usually by a military leader who has ostensibly received a popular mandate Example Sentence: Public fears that the new president would shift to Bonapartism were fueled by his early attempts to undermine the parliament. Did you know? Napoleon I (Napoleon Bonaparte) came to power in France by military coup in 1799 and ruled as emperor from 1804 until he was forced from power in 1815. The year 1815 was clearly a bad one for Bonaparte: he was defeated at Waterloo by the Duke of Wellington and sent into exile. Coincidentally, 1815 was also the year that marked the debut in English of "Bonapartism," the word derived from his name. "Waterloo," a term for a decisive defeat such as the one Napoleon suffered, had come into general English use by 1816.

The Word of the Day for February 27, 2008 is: divest ? dye-VEST ? verb 1 a : to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title b : to undress or strip especially of clothing, ornament, or equipment c : rid, free 2 : to take away from a person Example Sentence: When tests revealed that the athlete had been taking steroids, Olympic officials divested him of his medal. Did you know? "Divest" is one of many English words that come from the Latin verb "vestire" ("to clothe") and ultimately from the noun "vestis" ("clothing, garment"). Others include "vest," "vestment," "invest," and "travesty." "Divest" and its older form "devest" can mean "to unclothe" or "to remove the clothing of," but the word had broader applications even when it was first being used in the 16th and 17th centuries. In the opening scene of Shakespeare's King Lear, Lear uses the term to mean "rid oneself of" or "put aside": "Tell me, my daughters (Since now we will divest us both of rule, Interest of territory, cares of state), Which of you shall we say doth love us most?" In addition to clothing, one can be divested of power, authority, possessions, or burdens. *Indicates the sense illustrated in the example sentence.

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The Word of the Day for February 26, 2008 is: benefic ? uh-NEFF-ik ? adjective : of, having, or exerting a favorable influence Example Sentence: Simon believes that his meditation practice is a benefic force in his life, helping him to focus and to feel less stressed. Did you know? "Benefic" comes from Latin "beneficus," which in turn comes from "bene" ("well") and "facere" ("to do"). The word was originally used by astrologers to refer to celestial bodies believed to have a favorable influence, and it's still used in astrological contexts. "Benefic," "beneficent," and "beneficial" are all synonyms, but there are shades of difference. "Beneficial" usually applies to things that promote well-being (as in "beneficial treatment"), or that provide some benefit or advantage (as in "beneficial classes"). "Beneficent" means doing or effecting good (as in "a beneficent climate"), but in particular refers to the performance of acts of kindness or charity (as in "a beneficent organization")."Benefic," the rarest of the three, tends to be a bit high-flown, and it's mostly used to describe a favorable power or force.

The Word of the Day for February 25, 2008 is: emulate ? EM-yuh-layt ? verb 1 a : to strive to equal or excel *b : imitate 2 : to equal or approach equality with Example Sentence: Younger brothers and sisters will often try to emulate the behavior of their older siblings. Did you know? If imitation really is the sincerest form of flattery, to paraphrase Charles C. Colton (circa 1780-1832), then past speakers of English clearly had a great admiration for the Latin language. The verb "emulate" joined the ranks of Latin-derived English terms in 1582. It comes from "aemulus," a Latin term for "rivaling" or "envious." Two related adjectives -- "emulate" and "emulous" -- appeared around the same time as the verb "emulate." Both mean "striving to emulate" or sometimes "jealous," but "emulous" is rare these days, and the adjective "emulate" is obsolete. The latter did have a brief moment of glory, however, when Shakespeare used it in Hamlet: "Our last king, Whose image even but now appear'd to us, Was, as you know, by Fortinbras of Norway, Thereto prick'd on by a most emulate pride, Dar'd to the combat. . .." *Indicates the sense illustrated in the example sentence.

The Word of the Day for February 22, 2008 is: logy ? LOH-ghee ? adjective : marked by sluggishness and lack of vitality : groggy Example Sentence: I was feeling logy after eating such a big meal, so I decided to take a brief nap. Did you know? Based on surface resemblance, you might guess that "logy" (also sometimes spelled "loggy") is related to "groggy," but that's not the case. "Groggy" ultimately comes from "Old Grog," the nickname of an English admiral who was notorious for his cloak made of a fabric called grogram -- and for adding water to his crew's rum. The sailors called the rum mixture "grog" after the admiral. Because of the effect of grog, "groggy" came to mean "weak and unsteady on the feet or in action." No one is really sure about the origin of "logy," but experts speculate that it comes from the Dutch word "log," meaning "heavy." Its first recorded use in English, from an 1847 London newspaper, refers to a "loggy stroke" in rowing.

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The Word of the Day for February 21, 2008 is: jaundiced ? JAWN-dist ? adjective 1 : affected with or as if with a disease characterized by yellow pigmentation of the skin *2 : exhibiting or influenced by envy, distaste, or hostility Example Sentence: "Since I tend to have a jaundiced view toward marriage in general," said George, "I'm not the guy you should be asking for wedding tips." Did you know? The adjective "jaundiced," which was introduced into English in the mid-17th century, is the direct result of the older noun "jaundice." The physical condition called jaundice involves a yellowish coloring of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the presence of coloring matter from bile. In ages past, people believed that a hostile, irritable temperament indicated an excess of bile in one's body. This belief not only led to the extended use of "jaundiced," but it also resulted in a similar use of the adjective "bilious," which can mean either "ill-tempered" or "marked by or suffering from liver dysfunction and especially excessive secretion of bile." *Indicates the sense illustrated in the example sentence.

The Word of the Day for February 18, 2008 is: esplanade ? ESS-pluh-nahd ? noun : a level open stretch of paved or grassy ground; especially : one designed for walking or driving along a shore Example Sentence: While walking along the esplanade, we stopped to enjoy yet another gorgeous ocean sunset. Did you know? The history of "esplanade" is completely on the level. The Italians created "spianata," for a level stretch of ground, from their verb "spianare," which means "to make level." "Spianare" in turn comes from the Latin verb "explanare," which also means "to make level" and which is the source of our verb "explain." Middle-French speakers borrowed "spianata" as "esplanade," and in the late 1500s we borrowed the French word. In the late 17th century, and even later, esplanades were associated with war. The word was used to refer to a clear space between a citadel and the nearest house of a town or to a slope around a fortification used for defense against attack. Today, however, esplanades are usually for enjoyment.

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The Word of the Day for February 16, 2008 is: punctilio ? punk-TILL-ee-oh ? noun *1 : a minute detail of conduct in a ceremony or in observance of a code 2 : careful observance of forms (as in social conduct) Example Sentence: Unsure of the punctilios of formal dining, Todd worried he would make a bad impression on his fiance's parents. Did you know? We'll get straight to the point: there are a number of English words that come from Latin "pungere," meaning "to prick" or "to sting." "Punctilio" is one of these words. It traces back to "pungere" by way of Italian "puntiglio" (meaning "small point," "point of honor," or "scruple"), Spanish "puntillo" (the diminutive of "punto," meaning "point"), and Latin "punctum" (also meaning "point"). The adjective "punctilious," meaning "marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions," is a close relative of "punctilio." Do you have any guesses for other "pungere" derivatives? "Punctuate," "puncture," "compunction," "punctual," and "pungent" are some of the more common ones. *Indicates the sense illustrated in the example sentence.

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The Word of the Day for February 15, 2008 is: whodunit ? hoo-DUN-it ? noun : a detective story or mystery story Example Sentence: Betty packed several romance novels and whodunits to read at the beach. Did you know? In 1930, Donald Gordon, a book reviewer for News of Books, needed to come up with something to say about a rather unremarkable mystery novel called Half-Mast Murder. "A satisfactory whodunit," he wrote. The coinage played fast and loose with spelling and grammar, but "whodunit" caught on anyway. Other writers tried respelling it "who-done-it," and one even insisted on using "whodidit," but those sanitized versions lacked the punch of the original and have fallen by the wayside. "Whodunit" became so popular that by 1939 at least one language pundit had declared it "already heavily overworked" and predicted it would "soon be dumped into the taboo bin." History has proven that prophecy false, and "whodunit" is still going strong.

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The Word of the Day for February 13, 2008 is: dgringolade ? day-gran-guh-LAHD ? noun : a rapid decline or deterioration (as in strength, position, or condition) : downfall Example Sentence: The journalist's reputation never recovered from the dgringolade that ensued when it was discovered that he had plagiarized another's work. Did you know? If "dgringolade" looks French to you, you have a good eye. We lifted this noun directly from French, and even in English it is usually styled with an acute accent over the first "e," as in French. The French noun in turn comes from the verb "dgringoler" ("to tumble down"), which itself derives from the Middle French "desgringueler" (from "des-," meaning "down," and "gringueler," meaning "to tumble"). Although "dgringolade" retains the sense of a sudden tumble in English, it tends to be applied to more metaphorical situations -- a rapid fall from a higher position in society, for example. These days, "dgringolade" is fairly rare in American English. We rely far more heavily on its familiar synonym "downfall."

The Word of the Day for February 11, 2008 is: philippic ? fuh-LIP-ik ? noun : a discourse or declamation full of bitter condemnation : tirade Example Sentence: The columnist's most recent philippic took the governor to task for her neglect of education reform in light of declining test scores throughout the state. Did you know? In 351 B.C., the Greek orator Demosthenes delivered a fiery speech warning his countrymen against the imperialistic designs of Philip II, king of Macedon, and chastising them for their timidity and inaction. In Greek, this and subsequent such speeches on the subject made by Demosthenes were known as "philippikoi logoi," literally, "speeches relating to Philip." Demosthenes is known to have delivered only three Philippics; in contrast, the Philippics of the Roman statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero attacking Marc Antony some 300 years later -- "orationes philippicae" in Latin (so-named because of their similarity to Demosthenes' orations) -- numbered fourteen. We still capitalize the word when we refer to these famous diatribes, but ever since 1592, "philippic" has been used (usually in lowercase) in a broader sense as well.

The Word of the Day for February 08, 2008 is: sitzmark ? SITS-mark ? noun : a depression left in the snow by a skier falling backward Example Sentence: Proper skiing etiquette dictates that a skier who falls in the middle of a trail should smooth over his or her sitzmark so it won't pose a hazard to other skiers. Did you know? On the slopes, do you zip down the mountain leaving other skiers in your wake? Or are you more likely to leave a trail of sitzmarks behind you? If the latter is true, you may want to give your backside a break and plop down into a comfy chair in the ski lodge instead of plunking back onto the snow. Either way, you'll find yourself sitting on your derriere, a fact you can use to remember "sitzmark." It is most likely a creation made in English from the German verb "sitzen," meaning "to sit," plus the English noun "mark," as in "impression."

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