Definition–coming or arrival; first appearance Discussion–“Advent” is a word that signifies a new beginning. As the year two thousand draws ever closer, it brings with it a great many new beginnings. It brings the beginning of a new year, a new...
Definition–Acquisitive- adj. desirous of obtaining and possessing material things. Etymology–Acquisitive- formed from the Latin acquirere, meaning to get in addition. Discussion–It seems that many more people have become acquisitive in recent years,...
Definition–the balanced or objective view of a situation, in which all its elements assume their due importance; Example: After a flustered few days, he finally got things into perspective. Discussion– Ever noticed how two people can witness or experience...
Acclimate- v. to adapt to a new environment, situation, climate, temperature, or altitude. Discussion– Anyone who has ever been to Denver knows that it is important for the body to be able to adjust to changes in our environment. Denver is called “The Mile...
martinet, noun a strict disciplinarian a person who stresses a rigid adherence to the details of forms and methods Example Sentence: Spencer complained that his office manager was a power-hungry martinet who compelled him to follow ridiculous rules. Did you know? When...
AP-uh-zit; adjective; Being of striking appropriateness and relevance; very applicable; apt. Read the full entry|See synonyms|Comment on today’s word|Suggest tomorrow’s word Quotes: As we survey Jewish history as a whole from the vantage point of the late...
