Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Wondrous Words Wednesday

Wondrous Words Yes, more words from my favorite book. Every time I read it I come back with at least 3 new words. *giggle giggle*

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Saccharine
(adj)
Definition
: having a cloyingly sweet attitude, tone, or character
Usage: “She sends him a saccarine smile.”
~MissMatch


Mince
(v)
Definition
: to pronounce in an affected way, as with studied elegance and refinement
Usage: “Brandon doesn’t mince words when it comes to evangelism.”
~MissMatch


Trepidation
(n)
Definition
: a state of alarm or dread; apprehension
Usage: “Hannah’s eyes are wide with trepidation.”
~MissMatch


Cinch
(n)
Definition:
something easy to accomplish
Usage: “Anyway, chocolate will be a cinch after all that.”
~MissMatch

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2 comments:

bermudaonion said...

I would have been able to figure saccharine out because I remember when it was used as a sweetener. Thanks for playing along!

Ashley said...

YAY! Those books are the BEST. :)