Wes and I have been trying to improve our vocabulary - you know, look up words to see what they mean instead of breezing through a passage to merely digest the gist of it...We thought we'd start including you in the fun. Every Wednesday we'll feature our chosen word of the week, it's definition, and the sentence we read it in. If you'd like to simply read and absorb, fine. Or you can play the way we're going to play- the way I used to play in Jr. High - by actually finding a way to use the word in everyday conversation or writing. Such use cannot be merely, "Husband, did you know that balderdash means "senseless talk or writing"?!" But must be creative, for example, "Balderdash, honey! I've never heard such a senseless argument!" Comprehend? You can share your success via comments.
This week's word...
Copse
noun
a small group of trees.
"Apparently the winding lane passed very close to the copse where the house stood."
-Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
(If this game comes across as utterly unappealing - or if your vocabulary is sufficiently viable as is, you may be up for a real challenge, like our friend Anne's "Trivial Tuesday" questions. Good luck! :)
9 comments:
ooo... this will be fun!
ooo...I can't wait to stump Ryan. But in order to do that- how do you pronounce that word? long or short vowel? i'm so glad your first word is from Harry Potter.
I think this word only works if you say it with a British accent. I'm going to try and use it but say it with an accent!
You must be related to your brother Mark. I remember going on a double date with him and he decided that we each needed to come up with three new vocabulary words and use them in our conversations that evening. Only his words were something like, "katzenjammer" n. A feeling of uneasiness, worry, or nervousness that follows intoxication and mine would be more like "apt" adj. suitable or appropriate.
Anyway, it's always good to keep learning new things, good for you!
Brenda
I just read #6 over the weekend while staying at my friend's house in Phoenix. Remember when we listened to #3? while driving to CA--and you guys had no airconditioning in your car, but if we rolled the windows down we couldn't hear the marvelous British man? And then we listened to part of one in that fort in your house in Springville! Good times!
Jeanine - thanks for humoring us :) I'm excited to make your banana bread
Amy - We think it's KAHPs
Anne - Let's be honest, though, whose game is more fun?!!! Triviality always takes the cake :) Or the pink pie piece in your case.
Kayla - I think we should add the accent as a requirment!
Brenda - That is the best story! I can just picture you two on your date. CRACKS ME UP!!
Heather - YES we remember that trip and the fort! Let's do something like that again! When do you leave the state for your various destinations? I need to call you!!!!
Hi Lori! I don't know if you remember me from the Southridge days, but I found your blog through a comment you left on Michelle's family blog. It's fun to find you guys online! I know back in the day I didn't know you incredibly well, but I always admired how positive and happy you were -- and still are, I'm sure. Anyway, just thought I'd leave a comment and say hi. I can't believe your little Lucy is 2! You were pregnant with her when you came to our wedding reception! Time flies, doesn't it? Have a lovely day!
Lindsay Anderson (formerly Nay)
Wes, Lori, Dad just wants you to know the word did NOT stump him!
Is he well read or what!
Momma lu
I love this idea, Lori...sorry I didn't catch it in time last week...can't wait for tomorrow's installment. Playing with words = endless fun!
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