Word of the Day: Recent Episodes
Jamie Silva
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.
Jack is as full of purpose as he is playable Scrabble words.
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Jack is as full of purpose as he is playable Scrabble words.
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Luckily, using these words in ordinary conversation is not an arduous task.
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Featuring improvisational impresarios Jack & Kiersten, for whom repartee is practically a way of life.
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Using this word could help you appear more charismatic--not to tiger levels maybe, but close.
Anthropomorphized animals featured:
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Sheldon (and Shelly)
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Maximilian Franz Fitzwilliam III. Unlike Sheldon (who's rather shy), Max would be delighted to make your acquaintance, as long as you bring the ginger biscuits.
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Andy, Auntie, and Ante Ant
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Hobbes of course.
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Pontificating about cool words is really the whole point of this podcast.
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In which Kaylin expertly answers tough questions about lawns & backpacking.
& here's the Key & Peele sketch mentioned.
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We worked very hard to meet an arbitrary self-imposed deadline for this episode, so we hope you enjoy it.
Nondescript, adj. - lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics. As a noun: a nondescript person or thing.
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This episode is a paragon of podcastular excellence.
- Sartorial, adj. - “of or pertaining to clothes or fashion.”
- Culinary, adj. - “of or pertaining to cooking.”
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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.
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Also featuring a couple fun Family Idioms. Send yours to wotdpodcast@gmail.com!
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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!
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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.
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The whole Word of the Day team really gave it the old college try for this episode.
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We also respond to a listener's allegations that we are insufficiently pro-Latin (perish the thought!).
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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
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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!
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- 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).
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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!
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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!
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In which Talented Voice Actor Chris & I try super hard to sound mellifluous. Stay tuned to the end for an exciting announcement!
- Listen Closely with Jon & Chris
- Thumbtack.com profile; Mobile Thumbtack profile.
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Most people do two things in life: what they have to, and what they can get away with. So, if you can't get away with saying/doing something because it upsets or offends someone, then it's probably impolitic.
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In which we welcome new talented voice actor Laurel, who is totally different from Episode 85's talented voice actor Paige.
Also, here's the Invisibilia episode about the first McDonalds in Russia: https://www.npr.org/programs/invisibilia/481887848/the-new-norm
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"Remember that people take more interest in their own affairs than in anything else which you can name. ... Therefore, having furnished this topic, you need only listen; and you are sure to be thought, not only agreeable, but thoroughly sensible and well-informed."
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If you are tired of this podcast, you are tired of life.
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Be sure to stop by the Compunction Junction to pick up a new mattress (and a clean conscience!) as soon as it opens.
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Commandeering: because sometimes, someone's gotta take charge.
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In which we introduce the Aw Man, Can't Make It This Time app.
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Here is the La La Land video referenced. To avoid spoilers, a) don't watch it, and b) skip the 1:00 - 1:45 section of the episode.
La La Land Argument Scene Reimagined
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrr2FmWZiF0
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Brooding: the adult version of sulking.
Rosalind Moran article quoted:
https://www.sfwa.org/2016/11/11/brood-thought-enduring-appeal-moody-male-lead/
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Our 100th episode, whee! Thank you so much for listening. :-)
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A great way to describe people who like to keep the distinctions of rank preserved.
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There's no word like this for the holidays.
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This word is perfect when you're feeling indisposed, or for when you're not but want people to think you are, or for when you're not but want people to know that you know that they know that you're not but still won't see them. (It's a little complicated and very passive-aggressive.)
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Also explains why those announced as "last but not least" should feel just a little insecure.
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If anyone ever accuses you of being insufficiently learned, you can immediately exonerate yourself by revealing that you listen to this show.
This word is all about strategic ambiguity--the proper employment of which is a critical life skill if ever there was one.
Once you listen to this episode, you'll no longer be able to commiserate with your friends who also haven't heard it yet.
Today's word helps you leap from conversation topic to another with suavity and dexterity.
In which we send our warmest regards to the popular comedian, Demetri Martin, who we would never steal jokes from.
Do not always be witty, even if you should be so happily gifted as to need the caution. To outshine others on every occasion is the surest road to unpopularity.
Just as pride goeth before the fall, acting all high and mighty often goeth before getting your comeuppance.
Sometimes in life, you want to use all the great words you know. Other times, it's fine to just wander around serenely in state of general beatitude.
"The young are apt to disregard the value of knowledge--partly, we fear, from the determined consistency with which teachers, parents and guardians endeavor to impress them with its inestimable worth."
The impetus behind giving someone a white elephant is probably that you want to ruin them. But the situation with Connor and Wally the Word of the Day Walrus is totally different, we swear.
We swear we are not hyperbolizing when we say using this word will make you seem at least 40% more intelligent.
If you have to abdicate something, be sure to do so with plenty of flair and formality.
Oh without the H is basically the equivalent of Ann with an E--distinguished, elegant and romantic.
Encouraging you to listen to this episode is just one part of our Machiavellian scheme to achieve fame and fortune.
In which just a single seemingly innocuous word nearly destroys this show's credibility.
If you have a phone and a few minutes of free time, you have the wherewithal to listen to this episode.
We were thinking about neat words the other day, as we are wont to do, when we decided to feature this one.
I'm supposed to put a description of the episode in this space, so here. There, I'm done.
Listening to this episode is akin to immersing yourself in a pool of linguistic discovery.
After enjoying this episode, it will be incumbent upon you to recommend it to your friends.
If you need someone to weigh in on a language-related brouhaha in your own life, write to wotdpodcast@gmail.com for an authoritative judgment.
It's the inaugural episode, folks! We hope you enjoy.
Don't forget to check out our website--oh wait, you already are! Nice work.