Word of the Day:

Friday

Flummox – Perplexed, puzzled, confused, baffled

One of our readers said she felt this way last week, not knowing where she really was with all the snow. Could she have been in North Dakota? Canada? Wisconsin? Ohio? Indiana?

I was flummoxed about where I truly was last week.

Saturday

Jittery – Nervous, apprehensive, on edge, anxious, tense

I was jittery on the first day of team tryouts.

Sunday

Sanguine – Optimistic, hopeful, confident, positive, cheerful

I feel sanguine about his chances for the job promotion.

Monday

Candescent – Glowing, sparkling, luminous

The candescent bulb inside of the lamp gave off a warm glow.

Tuesday

Magnificent – Impressively, beautiful, elaborate, extravagant

There’s a magnificent view from the top

Wednesday

Artistic – Creative, imaginative, attractive, decorative

Her arrangements are very artistic.

Thursday

Glimpse – Quick look, glance, peep

I caught just glimpse of the full moon last night.