Category Archives: Vocabularies

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO Sardonic Pronunciation: sardonic Definition: cynical As used in a sentence: Although my sister spoke in a sardonic voice, I knew she meant no disrespect to me.

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Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO arbiter Pronunciation: ahr–bi-ter Definition: decision maker As used in a sentence: The mayor will act as the final arbiter in any dispute between board members.

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO urbane Pronunciation: ur-beyn Definition: suave and sophisticated As used in a sentence: Someone who is urbane is polite and appears comfortable in social situations.

Starts with pronunciation: Classical vs. Ecclesiastical/church Latin vs. (English) Latin, by Dwane Thomas on his Youtube Series. Latin Letters Classical Pronunciation Ecclesiastical Pronunciation C Kuh Classical unless before: e,i,ae,y => ch G as in Gigi Classical unless before: e,i,ae,y => … Continue reading →

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO waggish Pronunciation: wag-ish Definition: humorous in a playful, mischievous manner As used in a sentence: It was a waggish disposition that often got him into trouble … Continue reading →

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO diatribe Pronunciation: dahy-uh-trahyb Definition: verbal attack As used in a sentence: I felt I was reading a diatribe from someone with a personal ax to grind, … Continue reading →

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO acerbic Pronunciation:uh-sur-bik Definition: sharp As used in a sentence: The writer’s acerbic tone did not sit well with people who had an issue with harsh criticism.

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO sagacious Pronunciation:suh–gey-shuhs Definition: keen mental judgement As used in a sentence: Even the best writers need a sagacious editor for finding missed errors.

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO perfunctory Pronunciation:per–fuhngk-tuh-ree Definition: curt As used in a sentence: The bored hostess gave us a perfunctory hello at dinner.