Quote of the Week #60
“It was nice — in the dark and the quiet… and her eyes looking back, like there was something in me worth seeing.” -Paper Towns, by John Green
Author: Twit
Word of the Week #60
The apricity of the morning filled her heart with gladness. apricity (noun) 1. The warmth of the sun in winter.
Quote of the Week #59
“All I ever wanted was to reach out and touch another human being, not just with my hands but with my heart.” -Shatter Me, by Tahereh Mafi
Word of the Week #59
Louisa didn’t realise that standing on the right side of the escalator was the ultimate taboo. She was soon trampled by a mob of angry commuters. taboo (noun) 1. Anything culturally or socially forbidden.
Quote of the Week #58
“We’re all damaged in our own way. Nobody’s perfect. I think we are all somewhat screwy, every single one of us.” -Johnny Depp
Word of the Week #58
It is this kakistocracy that is responsible for the potholes in the roads and the over-priced sliced bread. kakistocracy (noun) 1. Government by the worst, least competent individuals.
Word of the Week #57
I grew up on an estate full of contumacious teenagers and rabid dogs. contumacious (adjective) 1. Flagrantly disobedient, stubbornly, wilfully resistant, rebellious.
Word of the Week #56
“I can’t stand how we’re treated at work!” Bill exclaimed. “We’re basically chattel.” chattel (noun) 1. Any moveable possessions.
