My Word-of-the-Day Challenge Directions: Use the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster.com from the month of August in a scene; each day’s post must be a continuation of the previous day’s post. Word count limit: 150 words August 24, 2021, Merriam-Webster Word of the Day: cryptic (adj.) Definition: : having or seeming to have a hidden or ambiguous meaning Once in the parking lot, … Continue reading Daily Writing Challenge, Day #24
My Word-of-the-Day Challenge Directions: Use the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster.com from the month of August in a scene; each day’s post must be a continuation of the previous day’s post. Word count limit: 150 words August 23, 2021, Merriam-Webster Word of the Day: emigrate (v.) Definition: : to leave one's place of residence or country to live elsewhere “I didn’t … Continue reading Daily Writing Challenge, Day #23
My Word-of-the-Day Challenge Directions: Use the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster.com from the month of August in a scene; each day’s post must be a continuation of the previous day’s post. Word count limit: 150 words August 22, 2021, Merriam-Webster Word of the Day: liminal (adj.) Definition: 1: of, relating to, or situated at a sensory threshold : barely perceptible or capable of … Continue reading Daily Writing Challenge, Day #22
My Word-of-the-Day Challenge Directions: Use the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster.com from the month of August in a scene; each day’s post must be a continuation of the previous day’s post. Word count limit: 150 words August 21, 2021, Merriam-Webster Word of the Day: sophistry (n.) Definition: : subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation Bjorn had expected some reaction but nothing like … Continue reading Daily Writing Challenge, Day #21
My Word-of-the-Day Challenge Directions: Use the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster.com from the month of August in a scene; each day’s post must be a continuation of the previous day’s post. Word count limit: 150 words August 20, 2021, Merriam-Webster Word of the Day: aghast (adj.) Definition: : struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset Squinting in the morning sun, … Continue reading Daily Writing Challenge, Day #20
My Word-of-the-Day Challenge Directions: Use the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster.com from the month of August in a scene; each day’s post must be a continuation of the previous day’s post. Word count limit: 150 words August 19, 2021, Merriam-Webster Word of the Day: winnow (v.) Definition: 1a(1): to remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air (2): to get … Continue reading Daily Writing Challenge, Day #19
My Word-of-the-Day Challenge Directions: Use the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster.com from the month of August in a scene; each day’s post must be a continuation of the previous day’s post. Word count limit: 150 words August 18, 2021, Merriam-Webster Word of the Day: defenestration (n.) Definition: 1: a throwing of a person or thing out of a window // assassination … Continue reading Daily Writing Challenge, Day #18
My Word-of-the-Day Challenge Directions: Use the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster.com from the month of August in a scene; each day’s post must be a continuation of the previous day’s post. Word count limit: 150 words August 17, 2021, Merriam-Webster Word of the Day: tousle (v.) Definition: : DISHEVEL, RUMPLE Susan stood frozen beside the table with dessert plates in her … Continue reading Daily Writing Challenge, Day #17
My Word-of-the-Day Challenge Directions: Use the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster.com from the month of August in a scene; each day’s post must be a continuation of the previous day’s post. Word count limit: 150 words August 16, 2021, Merriam-Webster Word of the Day: bromide (n.) Definition: 1: a binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as … Continue reading Daily Writing Challenge, Day #16
My Word-of-the-Day Challenge Directions: Use the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster.com from the month of August in a scene; each day’s post must be a continuation of the previous day’s post. Word count limit: 150 words August 15, 2021, Merriam-Webster Word of the Day: undulant (adj.) Definition: 1: rising and falling in waves 2: having a wavy form, outline, or … Continue reading Daily Writing Challenge, #15
