WOTW 10/15/06
Yo... here it is, the most wonderful part of our weeks - the WOTW! I like this week's word, because it gives us language to describe something we do quite frequently. Remember to use this word as much as you can in order to share your knowledge with your friends and neighbors! Here it is:
-litotes (lī'tō-tēz) noun --> the use of understatement to avoid criticism or for dramatic effect
Ex: When she lost millions of her company's dollars, the woman employed litotes and told her boss that she had "misplaced a few dollars".
And now for the random fact of the week:
A filet mignon should taste better in San Diego than in Denver: human taste buds are more sensitive at sea level than they are at higher altitudes.
There you have it, folks. Have a wonderful week and don't forget to eat your vegetables!
Fondly,
Dr. J
-litotes (lī'tō-tēz) noun --> the use of understatement to avoid criticism or for dramatic effect
Ex: When she lost millions of her company's dollars, the woman employed litotes and told her boss that she had "misplaced a few dollars".
And now for the random fact of the week:
A filet mignon should taste better in San Diego than in Denver: human taste buds are more sensitive at sea level than they are at higher altitudes.
There you have it, folks. Have a wonderful week and don't forget to eat your vegetables!
Fondly,
Dr. J
posted by Jill at 3:00 PM
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