Big A Word

This word was inspired by what has been in the news lately. The word in Quid Pro Quo and it means “a favor or advantage granted or expected in return for something.” This is what Donald Trump does with foreign politicians. Can you use Quid Pro Quo in a sentence?  

This week’s word is osculator. Tom’s first thought is that it has something to do with something his son Oscar Joyner did. Guy thinks it’s an escalator for ostriches. Both of them were wrong.  An osculator is a noun meaning “one who kisses.” Guy believes he’s a good osculator but doesn’t have any references.  

This week’s word is a big one! Odds are you’ve never used this word in a sentence or even heard it. Rodomontade is not served with any sauce, white or red, and no it’s not a disease. It’s both a noun and an adjective, As a noun it’s an, “empty bluster or bragging speech;” as an […]

Sybil picked this weeks word with the Fourth of July and the Essence Festival in New Orleans in mind. This weeks word is lagniappe. Guy thinks it’s a lanyard for your lap…he was wrong. A lagniappe is, “a bonus or an extra gift.” For example, if you buy a dozen donuts and you get one […]

Today’s word is impunity. Guy thinks it means small like another way to say that he’s short or puny…he was wrong and in his feelings. It’s a noun that means exemption from punishment. For example, many people use social media without fear of impunity because of their anonymity. HEAD BACK TO THE BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM HOMEPAGE

Today’s word is quite large! Sybil needed a little help bringing it. The word is grandiloquent, if you have no idea what it means don’t worry, most people don’t. It is often used in reference to someone who is “over barring” or “over the top” Politicians are often called grandiloquent. Donald Trump is a “perfect […]