Claque noun A group hired to applaud at a performance. The Senator running for President had a claque of influential supporters in the media who were endorsing everything he said.
Doughty DOW-tee , adjective; Marked by fearless resolution; valiant; brave. “They honored the doughty fireman with a plaque for saving the dog from the fire.” Instead of using brave, say doughty
The way they think story #1: “Why do I have to go to school if I want to know anything I’ll Goolge it.” What he is really saying is: School is an injustice to me . Well remember he is a kid and most kids see things as being unfair. The problem with that is, when […]
I have always personally admired the favor on Ben Tankards Life. Known as the Godfather of Jazz because he has consistently been named the best selling artists and producer of all times in the genre of jazz, his story simply includes consistent greatness. Do you know that he is also the one that discovered the awsome singing talent […]
Compendium Compendium n. A collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject. A collection of things, esp. one systematically gathered. “They found a compendium of letters to her from her father dated back 14 years.” Instead of saying collection use “compendium“
I have been reading a VERY Interesting Book called “Tribe-O-Scope” It is the Christian alternative to understanding the Zodiac as the actual 12 Tribes of Isreal. I’ve studied this book for about 3 years and I find it to be quite interesting and on point with me. I am what society calls a Scorpio but […]
Ignoble Ignoble adj. Not honorable in character or purpose; shameful. Instead of saying shabby or shameful use ignoble “The Leader commited such an ignoble act that he was asked to resign.”
Assiduous uh-SIJ-oo-uhs , adjective; Constant in application or attention; devoted; attentive. Performed with constant diligence or attention; unremitting; persistent; as, “assiduous labor.” Instead of saying thorough use assiduous She use assiduous labor to decorate her home
Ferguson Everywhere Now by Luke Nephew An armored police van in Ferguson where police have used military-grade equipment to repress peaceful protestors following the police murder of Michael Brown. (WNV/Luke Nephew) Blood is dripping down our faces onto the stainless steel of the armored police van. The hot yellow light flickers against the angry eyes of […]
Irascible Irascible adj. Characterized by or arising from anger. (of a person) Easily made angry. Instead of using quick tempered use irascible “He was always irascible and quick to get into a fight.”
Elucidate Elucidate Make (something) clear; explain. “The presentation will help to elucidate the project.” Instead of saying explain use elucidate
This is overwhelming. I heard protestors singing this chant last Thursday Night on CNN while they were being arrested for standing for the non indictment in the death of Eric Garner. I was so inspired when I watched it on CNN that I sparked a challenge to singers across the nation. It’s sparked an even wider […]