The big word of the week is…
antinovel n. – a novel in which the traditional approach to such aspects as plot, form, character, etc is rejected.
Does that mean those amazing unpubbed authors who struggle with plot, form and character are actually called – antinovelists!!!
Seriously, this week’s read took me from Algeria to arctic, uncovering some great words along the way including:
antiquity: the quality of being ancient; great age
aplomb: 1. self-possessiveness, poise or assurance. 2. a perpendicular position
apophthegmatic: to speak one’s opinion frankly [pron: ap-uh-theg-mat-ik]
aqueous: watery, of, like or containing water
“Despite the apophthegmatic compliment, she carried her antiquity with great aplomb.”
(Hmmm, okay, you can probably do better!)
Today’s dictionary travels brought me here – to ARCTIC. Join me next week as we travel from ardent to bagatell.
PS Thanks for your mum wishes on my previous post. Given my week, it seems fitting that included in this week’s words included analgesia and anaesthetic. She is ‘better’, although an overnight stop at Port Macquarie Base hospital (two-hours south) turned into four very long days. But we are back home and hoping for the best. Thanks for your wishes and for joining my journey.