It's OK to be a Summer Slacker
Hot and
steamy, summer caters to our inner slacker. On the beach, or cooling off in our
local pub, we’re certainly leaning towards R&R, with little ambition or …
The word simply does not roll off the tongue
for easy and supple pronunciation, which may obscure its wonderfully visual
meaning. When writing, or even in more palpable conversation, cacoethes
is straight-up for the first syllable, then wraps itself around your tongue and
won’t let go.
What a complicated word for a simple
action, don’t you think? Cacoethes may add an elite clinical
sound to a Manic Monday* or a busy bee; but trying to spit it out is hardly
worth the effort. (Bangles' lament.)
Thinking of its rather varied
meanings—from the lighthearted “hankering” to the dark side of “mania”—cacoethes is not a word to use lightly or
without purpose.
However, your novel writing might
include an educated character who loves to impress, or a psychologist intent on
his/her notes, in which case cacoethes is perfect. If you practice
its pronunciation to perfection, it’s also a great word to wow your friends
with, in casual conversation. If nothing else, they’ll be impressed with your articulation
skills.
Word Challenge: CACOETHES. For when you simply must show off your vocabulary, as you
slip cacoethes into your week of frenzied
writings.
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)
[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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