Obtrude – Wordplay Wednesday™ 06/12/2019

Pushing Your Words Around  

Do you know “intrude” has a fraternal twin?

OBTRUDE (ɘb trōōdʹ, äb-) vt. – 1) to thrust forward, push out, eject; 2) to offer or force (oneself, one’s opinions, etc.) upon others unasked or unwanted [syn. intrude].  [WW #220]  

It’s the quiet twin. One of those words that sits in the background, waiting for someone to remember it exists. Obtrude is considered a common word, but apparently not common enough in daily conversation.

You may be more familiar with obtrude’s relative, “obtrusive,” which in addition to pushy, adds conspicuous and garish to its definition repertoire.

“It was absolutely discourteous. With one obtrude shove, she sashayed in front of us up to the door. It was such an obtrusion!” Or … it was so obtrusive! Take your pick.

Try adding it to your casual conversation and count the quizzical looks or uncomfortable silences while your chat-mates struggle to recall its meaning. And how many break down with humility to ask what you said?

Word Challenge: OBTRUDE. While projecting oneself, or a character in a book, consider the intrusive attitude of this word, as you slip obtrude into your week of opinionated prose.

Learning knows no prejudices or boundaries, and it isn’t fattening! Expanding your mind is a no-cost, simple joy. Do you feel that way too? What’s your inspiration? Share your creative genius and Wordplay Wednesday comments below.

Write first for yourself … only then can you write for others. (L.Rochelle) 

Cheers to learning a new word on Wordplay Wednesday!

           

@PenchantForPen

@Irishwriter

[LinDee Rochelle is a writer and editor by trade, and an author by way of Rock & Roll. She has published two books (of three) in her Blast from Your Past series about pioneering R&R Radio DJs. True behind-the-mic tales make GREAT Holiday Gifts available on Amazon (eBook and print): Book 1 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The First Five Years 1954-1959; and Book 2 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The Swinging Sixties. Coming soon … The Psychedelic Seventies!]

Note: Dictionary definitions are quoted from Webster’s New World College Dictionary.

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Commodious – Wordplay Wednesday™ 06/05/2019

When You Need to Think Big 

At times, common words just don’t cut it when you’re thinking and dreaming big. Here’s one for you …

COMMODIOUS (ke mōʹdē ɘs) adj. – offering plenty of room, spacious, roomy. [WW #219]  

It’s difficult to envision the average real estate agent (or home buyer) gesturing grandly with a flourish and gushing, “You’ll love this open-concept design. It’s so commodious!” … or its cousin, “capacious.” (“Able to contain or hold much; roomy, spacious”—sound familiar?)

Commodious may not be popular in conversation, but will, however, give your dialogue or narrative a lift in literary works and other writings. Certain characters (and people) are right at home with borderline pompous or grandiose words. Give it a try.

Word Challenge: COMMODIOUS. Whether it’s an office, a home, or the recesses of your mind, it can apply. So this week, think voluminous, ample, and airy, as you slip commodious into your week of expansive prose. Happy writing!

Learning knows no prejudices or boundaries, and it isn’t fattening! Expanding your mind is a no-cost, simple joy. Do you feel that way too? What’s your inspiration? Share your creative genius and Wordplay Wednesday comments below.

Write first for yourself … only then can you write for others. (L.Rochelle) 

Cheers to learning a new word on Wordplay Wednesday!

           

@PenchantForPen

@Irishwriter

[LinDee Rochelle is a writer and editor by trade, and an author by way of Rock & Roll. She has published two books (of three) in her Blast from Your Past series about pioneering R&R Radio DJs. The true behind-the-mic tales make GREAT Holiday Gifts available on Amazon (eBook and print): Book 1 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The First Five Years 1954-1959; and Book 2 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The Swinging Sixties. Coming soon … The Psychedelic Seventies!]

Note: Dictionary definitions are quoted from Webster’s New World College Dictionary.

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Oneiric – Wordplay Wednesday™ 05/29/2019

Relax. Rejuvenate. Recalibrate. Dream On.

 

Life on a roller coaster from hell? Time to hop off the life carousel that spins in circles and goes nowhere?

Have you reached a crossroads in life when it’s essential to step back, take a long, honest look at your life path, and recalibrate? Any quiet, meditative state will work, particularly …

ONEIRIC (ō niʹrik) adj. – of or having to do with dreams. [WW #218]  

It’s said that dreams have significant impact on our waking lives. If only we knew how to interpret them! There are those who believe they have the answers to interpreting our dreams—but will their oneiric methods truly work for everyone?

Physically speaking, one of my go-to philosophies is “every body is different.” Which is why fad diets don’t work for everyone. That applies to our minds as well. A good oneiric quote or two for you …

Dreams are illustrations... from the book your soul is writing about you. ~ Marsha Norman

Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born. ~ Dale Turner

But turning your dreams into literal translations is where I part from common psychology and “dream interpreters.” For instance, says oneiric website, PsychologistWorld.com, “To dream of the ocean when it is calm is propitious.” And conversely, “To be far out on the ocean, and hear the waves lash the ship,forebodes disaster in business life, and quarrels and stormy periods in the household.”

True for everyone? How are we to know? I, for one, love the sound of waves lapping against the ship’s hull. It lulls me into a pleasant, oneiric state. Dreams are an enigma of life.

Who are those who think they know what dreams mean—to you? Unique in mind and body, we must be honest with ourselves. No one knows us as well as we do. Use that knowledge. Become your own oneiric interpreter. Challenge yourself … all individual power comes from within.

Word Challenge: ONEIRIC. Re-imagine yourself and your life path, as you slip softly into an oneiric week of dreamy writing.

Learning knows no prejudices or boundaries, and it isn’t fattening! Expanding your mind is a no-cost, simple joy. Do you feel that way too? What’s your inspiration? Share your creative genius and Wordplay Wednesday comments below.

Write first for yourself … only then can you write for others. (L.Rochelle) 

Cheers to learning a new word on Wordplay Wednesday!

           

@PenchantForPen

@Irishwriter

[LinDee Rochelle is a writer and editor by trade, and an author by way of Rock & Roll. She has published two books (of three) in her Blast from Your Past series about pioneering R&R Radio DJs. The true behind-the-mic tales make GREAT Holiday Gifts available on Amazon (eBook and print): Book 1 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The First Five Years1954-1959; and Book 2 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The Swinging Sixties. Coming soon … The Psychedelic Seventies!]

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