Word for the Week

Saturday, 19 September 2009 12:08

(noun)  A: a place, scene, or state of uproar and confusion. B: a lunatic asylum

As an undergraduate, I would often road trip with my fraternity brothers.  I can clearly remember visiting a local college that was often touted for it's academic programs and rigorous curriculum.  What was not as widely publicized about the school was it's incredibly active Greek system. I remember the atmosphere on fraternity row as one of sheer bedlam.  I had never seen that many kegs of beer in one place in my life.

 
Monday, 29 June 2009 02:41

 (noun) - a paradoxical, insoluble, or difficult problem; a dilemma.

Bootney Farnsworth created quite a conundrum for Clyde and Billy by becoming such a fierce fighting machine.

Tuesday, 10 March 2009 00:11

(noun) 1a. The quality or state of being changeable b. natural change or mutation visible in nature or in human affairs c. a difficulty or hardship attendant on a way of life, a career, or a course of action and usually beyond one's control

 

Cecil has always looked like a grown man in the face.  He had a scar under his eye from falling off his bike, his hair line has been receding since the 3rd grade, and he has had facial hair since elementary school.  His appearance has greatly affected by the vicissitudes of life.

Wednesday, 11 February 2009 00:33

(noun) goods sold by a haberdasher.

I often receive compliments on my haberdashery and I'm constantly being accosted in social setting for fashion tips.

Thursday, 22 January 2009 20:37

(noun)  a minor episode involving excitement, confusion, etc.

I’m noticing that on many reality television shows, there is often a character that specializes in causing brouhahas.  I guess that is what encourages me to continue viewing some of these shows.  I can be an advocate for foolishness from time to time.

 

 

 

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