Sunday, June 5, 2011

inspired by Merriam-Webster's "Word of the Day"

May 31
deleterious \del-uh-TEER-ee-us\ • adjective
: harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way

May 30
enfant terrible \ahn-fahn-teh-REE-bluh\ • adjective
1 a : a child whose inopportune remarks cause embarassment
b : a person known for shocking remarks or outrageous behavior
2 : a usually young and successful person who is strikingly unorthodox, innovative, or aant-garde

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