Word Of The Day
Leitmotif n. 1. In music drama, a marked melodic phrase or short passage which always accompanies the reappearance of a certain person, situation, abstract idea, or allusion in the course of the play; a sort of musical label. 2. A dominant and recurring theme.
Iota n. 1. the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet. 2. an infinitesimal amount; jot.
Pontificate n. To express opinions or judgments in an authoritative, arrogant way based on unproven principles.
Aquiline adj. Curved down like an eagle’s beak.
Google harder A phrase used in response to someone whining about not being able to find something on Google. An expert googler would then show some resemblance of pity and assist by immediately googling for the desired information successfully.
Phycology n. The branch of botany dealing with algae. Also known as algology.
Emblazon n. 1. to adorn a surface, especially with a depiction, such as a heraldic bearing. 2. to decorate with brilliant or otherwise very conspicuous colors. 3. to extol or celebrate.