Deborah Allmand

I'm a PB MG YA writer, reader, member of SOUP Sisters critique group, daughter, sister, aunt & traveler. Writing and continue to take classes to perfect craft.

[Deborah Allmand @DebbieAllmand]

The word for the day is temerity. We sometimes think that what we know is what we need to proceed, but most times we need to put on the brakes so we don't seem foolish or over-confident.

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The word for the day is bromide. We have all known folks that no matter when you see them you hope this time there will be something interesting they have to say - everyone else finds them fascinating - you find them boring.

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The word for the day is vamoose. I love the sound of this word, it simply means to leave quickly.

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The word for the day is conciliatory. We truly want to gain favor or goodwill with someone we definitely need to reduce hostility.

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The word for the day is lout. Not everyone we meet is a wonderful human being, we, at times, meet people who are brutal and subhuman.

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The word for the day is spontaneous. We humans at times just all of a sudden speak without planning or THOUGHT.

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The word for the day is ostracize. If you get excluded by a group's membership you can feel all alone, especially if you are innocent of what you are accused of.

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The word for the day is hobgoblin. Writers use mischievous critters like elves, gremlins, brownies, pucks to cause trouble for the characters in their stories.

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The word for the day is deliquesce. When you are making fudge it's amazing to watch as the cooking chocolate pieces melt away and dissolve.

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The word for the day is menagerie. There are some people who have collections of items like animals, snow globes, Santas, etc.

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The word for the day is acerbic. It's difficult to work for a boss that doesn't have patience to guide or teach but instead is sarcastic, ironic or critical.

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The word for the day is cognoscente. If you study about a subject, work with that subject, research that research you may be considered an expert of that subject.

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The word for the day is wreak. There are folks who can't stand for others to have anything nice so they inflict harm and damages on them.

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The word for the day is rancid. We always should strive for freshness instead of a foul smell or taste.

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The word for the day is litany. Those of us who live with landlords usually have a long list of complaints or problems that need fixing or some call it honey-to-do-list.

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The word for the day is sedentary. As we age the idea to sit for long periods while watching television, reading, knitting, or some other hobby maybe enjoyable but its not helpful for your health.

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The word for the day is etymology. For people who love words, it is always a challenge to find the origin of a word's history.

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The word for the day is veritable. When you start comparing research on any subject you can easily see things that are not false ot imaginary.

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The word for the day is muse. We make decisions everyday and most of them, we take time to think carefully and thoroughly about each one.

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The word for the day is kibosh. Just because you start something doesn't mean you can do it forever, a true evaluation will show you, it has to stop or end, this takes courage.