April 22, 2013
by Angela
We’ve got a lot of great “Word of the Week” posts that you may not have encountered if you recently began the LMAS program. Check out some of my favorites from the fall 2011 semester here: juxtapose, germane, and circumspect.
April 9, 2013
by Angela
This week’s “Word of the Week” is extraneous. According to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, extraneous is an adjective that means “not forming a vital part” or “irrelevant.” Extraneous can also mean “not having to do with the matter at hand” (The … Continue reading
March 6, 2013
by Angela
This week’s “Word of the Week” is palpable. According to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, palpable is an adjective that means “capable of being touched or felt” or “tangible.” Frequently, speakers and writers use the word palpable to refer to something that … Continue reading
February 20, 2013
by Angela
This week’s “Word of the Week” is cogent. According to Webster’s College Dictionary, cogent is an adjective that means “convincing” or “believable.” Additionally, The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus defines cogent as “having the power to persuade” and as synonymous with “compelling,” “conclusive,” … Continue reading
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