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Démenti – The Word of the Day

Flickr CC | denial | Photo by: robynejay

Your word for today is: démenti
Pronunciation: /ˌdāmänˈtē/
Definition: an official denial of a published statement
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Posted by on January 24, 2011 in Dictionary

 

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Word of the Day

Holy Oils Ambry | Flickr CC | Photo by: cliff1066™

Your word for today is: ambry

Pronunciation: /ˈômbrē/

Definition: a small recess or cupboard in the wall of a church

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Posted by on January 8, 2011 in Dictionary

 

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Word of the Day

Mark enjoys a potentially flavorful cup of instant coffee -- Starbucks Via! (I don't recall whether he liked it; I thought it was great instant coffee, but ever so pricey...

Your word for today is: wary
Pronunciation: /ˈwe(ə)rē/
Definition: feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems
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Posted by on January 4, 2011 in Dictionary

 

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Happy 235th, Miss Austin!

Flickr CC | mischief mari with jane austen teapot cookie | Photo by: mischiefmari

Here’s to one of the mother’s of the modern novel. Please check out a couple of my reviews of Miss Jane Austin’s works:

 
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Posted by on December 16, 2010 in Birthday, Fiction, Genre, Novel of Manners, Romance

 

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Agatha Christie’s 120th Birthday

Flickr CC | Agatha Christie plaque | Photo by: Jennifer Smith

 
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Posted by on September 15, 2010 in Birthday

 

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Joyeux 110e anniversaire, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry!

Flickr CC | The Little Prince | Photo by: digipam

June 29, 2010 is the 110 anniversary of author, illustrator, aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. One of his works is the incredible The Little Prince; a personal favorite as well as a 1001 Books Book.

 
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Posted by on June 29, 2010 in Birthday, News

 

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