May 31, 2008
What if people had exoskeletons?
Exoskeletons normally cover insects, not humans. So why would a human ever want one? Turns out they provide incredible protection -- so much so that the U.S. government is working on armor that will act as an exoskeleton and provide protection for soldiers.
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 31, 2008 is:
impeccable • \im-PECK-uh-bul\ • adjective
1 : not capable of sinning or liable to sin *2 : free from fault or blame : flawless
Example sentence:
Although the restaurant was a bit expensive, we found its memorable cuisine, luxurious decor, and impeccable service to be well worth the price.
Did you know?
The word "impeccable" has been used in English since at least 1531. It derives from the Latin word "impeccabilis," a combination of the Latin prefix "in-," meaning "not," and the verb "peccare," meaning "to sin." "Peccare" has other descendents in English. There is "peccadillo," meaning "a slight offense," and "peccant," meaning "guilty of a moral offense" or simply "faulty." There is also "peccavi," which comes from Latin, where it literally means "I have sinned," and which is used in English as a noun meaning "an acknowledgment of sin."
*Indicates the sense illustrated in the example sentence.
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May 30, 2008
grandee: Dictionary.com Word of the Day
grandee: a man of elevated rank or station; a nobleman.
If You Were a Noun (Word Fun)
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Meaning #1: strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
(© Princeton University) Usage: "Fortitude is the guard and support of the other virtues." — John Locke
(© Princeton University) Usage: "Fortitude is the guard and support of the other virtues."
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