Category Archives: Wednesday’s Word

>Pique \PEEK\ (verb) Yes, it sounds just like “peak” and “peek” but has a very different meaning. MSWORD’s definition: aimlessly passing from one thing to another, randomM-W’s Word Central gives two definitions of pique:1 : to arouse anger or resentment … Continue reading →

>Desultory \DESS-ul-tor-ee\ – adjective MSWORD’s definition of desultory: aimlessly passing from one thing to another; randomM-W’s Word Central gives three definitions of desultory:1 : marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose 2 : not connected with the main … Continue reading →

>quixotic \kwik-SAH-tic\ – adjective M-W’s Word Central’s definition of quixotic is: impractical, especially in the foolish pursuit of ideals. It also attributes the word as coming from Don Quixote, who pursued “impossible dreams” in his quest to right the wrongs … Continue reading →