Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day is a good one.
pabulum (noun)
1 : food; especially : a suspension or solution of nutrients in a state suitable for absorption
2 : intellectual sustenance
3 : something (as writing or speech) that is insipid, simplistic, or bland
I could use some pabulum (the #2 definition, not the #3--I have enough of that, thanks).
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I am so not good with effectively learning and using new words from definitions. My brain just doesn't process it right I think. Maybe I'm more auditory and need to hear the words and a proper use before it clicks into place. Or maybe I'm just on the dumb end of the stick. I don't know.
ReplyDeleteBut I do like this word :)
Is it jut me or is pabulum kind of an ugly word? Sometimes I wonder if the words we don't use are not used for good reason.
ReplyDeleteMegan,
ReplyDeleteThe great thing about M-W's word of the day is that they include a sentence using the word. They also have an audio button so you can hear the word spoken.
In my daily dorky dealings, I try to use the M-W word of the day a few times. I also try to make my own goofy definition, for instance:
Pabulum is like Naan for the mind.
I signed up for those months ago because of you. :) My favorite was RIPSNORTER. And yes, I did sneak in into my MS. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your wonderful pabulum (def #2). I now feel like I'm filled with intelligence (well, I feel smarter than I did 30 seconds ago, anyway, cause I know a new word)!
ReplyDeleteLovely bloog you have
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