Adopt A Word

The Oxford Dictionary has a number of words that they wish to save by having them adopted as part of our general conversation. You can take the pledge to save a word by visiting this website...

http://www.savethewords.org/

When the pages loads you will find a hundred or more words that deserve a second chance at normal conversation. Just register yourself as an adopter of words and pick out the newest member of your vocabulary.

I am happy to announce my adoption of the word VAPPOUS!


And Nepheliad, which is not only a good thing to name your girl child, but is also a cloud-nymph.

Vappous means flat or bland. This Greek yoghurt has a vappous flavor. I went to an extraordinarily vappous party last night. I would imagine that nepheliads never find themselves leading vappous lives, even if they live somewhat vaporous ones.

See how easy this is? Go forth and save some words. But I will warn you it is rather addictive, like adopting kittens. You start out slow taking home one or two because they are so cute, and before you know it you are bundling them up in pillowcases by the dozen. You'll become the local wordlady and everyone will whisper about interventions behind your back. Is she certifiably literate they will ask?

Rae