apoplectic
[ˌapəˈplektik]
ADJECTIVE
informal
-
overcome with anger; extremely indignant.“Mark was apoplectic with rage at the decision”
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Word of the Day – April 25, 2020
vitriolic
(ˌvɪtrɪˈɒlɪk)
adj
1. (Chemistry) (of a substance, esp a strong acid) highly corrosive
2. severely bitter or caustic; virulent: vitriolic criticism.
Word of the Day – April 18, 2020
castigate
(ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt)
vb
(tr) to rebuke or criticize in a severe manner; chastise
[C17: from Latin castīgāre to correct, punish, from castum pure + agere to compel (to be)]
ˌcastiˈgation n
ˈcastiˌgator n
ˌcastiˈgatory adj
Word of the Day – April 11, 2020
puerile
(ˈpyu ər ɪl, -əˌraɪl, ˈpyʊər ɪl, -aɪl)
adj.
1. youthful; juvenile.
2. childishly foolish; immature; silly.
pu′er•ile•ly, adv.
pu`er•il′i•ty, n.
Word of the Day – April 4, 2020
timorous
(ˈtɪm ər əs)
adj.
1. full of or subject to fear.
2. characterized by or indicating fear or timidity: a timorous approach to a serious problem.
tim′or•ous•ly, adv.
tim′or•ous•ness, n.
Word of the Day – March 28, 2020
anecdotal
[ˌanəkˈdōdl]
ADJECTIVE
-
(of an account) not necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal accounts rather than facts or research. Cite: http://www.freedictionary.com
Update on Mom
Mom
The surgery was a success, but they were only able to clear one carotid. The other carotid and the two arteries following her spine were all 100% blocked and inoperable. The surgeon feels the one carotid will supply enough oxygen to her brain. We pray he is right.
Mom is doing great. She went back to her apartment by herself. My sister’s are rotating help with showers, but the woman is amazing! Her mind is clearer than it has been in a long time and as her incision heals, for now, she is better everyday.
God, thank you for giving our doctors the knowledge to help people. Modern medicine is fantastic!
Word of the Day – March 21, 2020
convoke
(kən-vōk′)
tr.v. convoked, convoking, convokes
[French convoquer, from Old French, from Latin convocāre : com-, com- + vocāre, to call; see wekw– in Indo-European roots.]
Mom
My mom is in the hospital with a serious problem. She has cornmeal, butter, olive oil, and ice cream clogging her veins. Some doctor now has to open her neck up and clean BOTH carotid arteries out. I love her to pieces. Their is no one like mom in Georgia. She is one of a kind. I wouldn’t have her any other way. She loves my hubby.
I do not know what I would do without her. The doctors working on mom have a tough job ahead of them.
Only one person is allowed to stay with her or visit due to the virus protocols. My sisters are doing most of the running. Barry and I do not need to be out and around a hospital. We won’t be allowed in for her surgery. God will be guiding the doctor’ s hands, while we wait for news at home.
Word o the Day- March 14, 2020
despotism
(dĕs′pə-tĭz′əm)
n.
1. Rule by or as if by a despot; absolute power or authority.
2. The actions of a despot; tyranny.
3.
a. A government or political system in which the ruler exercises absolute power.
b. A state so ruled.
