Posted on 04/08/2003 12:54:28 AM PDT by Bella_Bru
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “word for the day”. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the “word of the day”; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....
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eclat\E*clat"\; noun:
1. Great brilliance, as of performance or achievement.
2. Conspicuous success.
3. Great acclamation or applause.
Etymology: French, brilliance, from Old French esclat, splinter, from esclater, to burst out, splinter, probably of Germanic origin.
Good Morning Class. Welcome to School!
Here is my example with WFTD.
Allow me to be the first on this thread to say I know the Orangemen will be greeted with great eclat upon their return to the 'Cuse. :-)
Between a California City Council passing rules against frowning and a Nevada Legislator's Wife suing a University over a racial slur, the enemies of free speech have achieved some degree of eclat (2.) in their assault on the 1st amendment.
I'm going to gamble, induldge, imbibe and in general, cause meyhem.
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