February 13, 2013
by Angela
This week’s “Word of the Week” is scant. According to Webster’s College Dictionary, scant is an adjective that means “barely sufficient in amount or quantity” or “meager.” Similarly, The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus notes that scant means “less plentiful than what is … Continue reading
January 25, 2013
by Angela
Welcome back, LMAS students! A new semester means the return of the LPDC’s “Word of the Week,” so let’s begin with an adjective that will challenge you as you build your communication skills this semester: verbose. According to The Merriam-Webster … Continue reading
December 13, 2012
by Angela
Today’s “Word of the Week” is fortitude. According to Webster’s College Dictionary, fortitude is a noun that means “mental and emotional strength in facing adversity, danger, or temptation courageously.” The Merriam-Webster Dictionary similarly defines fortitude as “strength of mind that … Continue reading
November 20, 2012
by Angela
Today’s “Word of the Week” is gratuitous. According to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, gratuitous means “unwarranted.” Similarly, Merriam-Webster’s Vocabulary Builder notes that gratuitous means “not called for by the circumstances” (509). Furthermore, something that is gratuitous can be positive or negative. … Continue reading