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.... claque \KLACK\, noun: claques; plural 1. A group hired to applaud at a performance. 2. A group of fawning admirers. He cultivated the "Georgetown set" of leading journalists and columnists and had them...