This episode is a paragon of podcastular excellence. Sartorial, adj. - “of or pertaining to clothes or fashion.”  Culinary, adj. - “of or pertaining to cooking.”    _______________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out my website https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.

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Episode 122 - Sartorial + Culinary

The Rhine in spine sties minely on the pline.  Accenterator: https://www.accenterator.com/aussie.php#result   Tom Swifty Answers “Why, you have absolutely the most splendid young deer I have ever seen. How do you manage to care for it so well?" said Tom fawningly. → A young deer is a fawn. Fawning, adj.: displaying exaggerated flattery or affection; obsequious.  "It's so beautiful here in this bell tower!" breathed Tom, inspired. → Bells are often found in spires, “tapering conical or pyramidal structures on the top of a building, typically a church tower.”  "I'm going to train Fido to behave right if it's the last thing I do!" said Tom doggedly. → Fido is a classic/stereotypical dog name; dogged, adj.: “having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.”  "To continue making this flying robot, please solder the 320 ohm resistor to the 16 microfarad capacitor," Tom droned on. → A drone is a type of flying robot; drone on, v.: “to speak for a long time in a dull voice without saying anything interesting.”  "Sir, I think people are going to have trouble reading that. You had better make the text darker and thicker," said Tom boldly. → Y’know, bold text!  "Do you really think you can trust Google to weight the results fairly?" asked Tom searchingly. → Tom is asking about Google search results; searchingly, adv.: “in a way that is intended to find out the truth about something.”  "Quick, you distract him, and I'll get the construction paper and glue out of the closet," whispered Tom craftily. → Craft, n.: an activity involving skill in making things by hand; crafty, adj.: “clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods.”  "If only I had some kind of tool I could use to get my feather quill out of this sand," said Tom pensively. → A quill is an early type of pen made from a feather; a sieve is a flat bowl with small holes you can use to sift through small grains, leaving whatever won’t fit through the holes.  "No matter what I do, I can't seem to get rid of this meddling kid! He's always there, thwarting my plans!" said Tom Riddle, harried. → Tom Riddle is the chief antagonist in the Harry Potter stories; harried, adj.: feeling strained as a result of having demands persistently made on one; harassed.  _______________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out my website https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.

Episode 121 - Exacerbate

Also featuring a couple fun Family Idioms. Send yours to wotdpodcast@gmail.com!     __________________________   Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out my website https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.

Episode 120 - Lackluster

Clues for the featured word game:  The story of a mysterious and wealthy old Wal-Mart door greeter on his store's last day of business. The tale of a man who rises to greatness while competing in watermelon eating contests. A young boy is accepted to the world's most prestigious miniature golf academy. Listen to hear the answers! 

Episode 119 - Mollify

Spot the puns in these Tom Swifties:  "I love hot dog toppings," Tom said with relish.“I only have diamonds, spades and clubs in my hand,” said Tom heartlessly. "Aw man, I’ve dropped my toothpaste," Tom said, crestfallen. "I'd like my money back, and then some," said Tom with interest. "If you want me, I shall be in the attic," Tom said loftily. “I couldn’t remember what to buy at the store,” Tom said listlessly. 

Episode 118 - Lackadaisical

The whole Word of the Day team really gave it the old college try for this episode. 

Episode 117 - Bona Fide Part II

We also respond to a listener's allegations that we are insufficiently pro-Latin (perish the thought!). 

Episode 116 - Bona Fide Part I

Listening to this episode will give you the wherewithal to use impervious in everyday conversation. Kids being inspiring: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3rK0kZFkg & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FABMuNDB-gM 

Episode 115 - Impervious

Check out the full poem, Job Qualifications; or, An Honest Cover Letter, on the Word of the Day Medium page. Thinking of starting your own podcast? Sign up for voiceover classes with me here! 

Episode 114 - Facile

 The radio show/podcast “A Way With Words” explains “materteral,” meaning “pertaining to an aunt; or, aunt-like.”   Walter Cronkite avuncularly broadcasting the first moonwalk.  A modern herald announcing important royal baby news (separate Tony Appleton feature here).  Hire me to be your voiceover or public speaking coach here! 

Episode 113 - Avuncular

Sing to me of the man, Muse, the man who uses "muse" in everyday conversation.  Also check out An Ode to Gruyere; or, An Homage to Fromage on the Word of the Day Medium page!

Episode 112 - Muse

Sounding more intelligent in conversation is a great perquisite of listening to this show. So is the opportunity to have me as your voiceover or public speaking coach--learn more on Thumbtack here!  

Episode 111 - Promenade + Perquisite

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Episode 110 - Mellifluous

In this podcast, we highlight fun but underused words, explain their usage and origin, provide real-life conversational examples for each, and generally have a good time.

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