Monday, February 23, 2009

Academy Awards Headlines and Buckner

posthumous
Pronunciation: \ˈpäs-chə-məs also -tə-, -tyə-, -thə-; päst-ˈhyü-məs, ˈpōst-, -ˈyü-\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin posthumus, alteration of postumus late-born, posthumous, from superl. of posterus coming after — more at posterior
Date: 1619
1 : born after the death of the father
2 : published after the death of the author
3 : following or occurring after death

egregious
Pronunciation: \i-ˈgrē-jəs\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin egregius, from e- + greg-, grex herd — more at gregarious
Date: circa 1534
1archaic : distinguished
2: conspicuous ; especially : conspicuously bad : flagrant

Example: Heath Ledger Wins Posthumous Award for 'Dark Knight'

Egregious is a word used commonly by President Buckner, the New York, NY Stake President.

1 comment:

Linda said...

Love it Tal! What an amazing mind you have! Can't wait to see you and Anita in April!
Mom