Word of the Day
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Placate (transitive verb) – To appease; to calm down with a favor or concession; to pacify or allay one’s anger (the word originates in Latin)
Word in a Sentence: In my novel Choices Meant for Gods, Nigel can be placated if anyone mentions that something is Chariss’s will. In my life, I can be placated with Duran albums and chocolate.
Your turn! What calms you down?
"Some days, you just want the dragon to win."
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Placate (transitive verb) – To appease; to calm down with a favor or concession; to pacify or allay one’s anger (the word originates in Latin)
Word in a Sentence: In my novel Choices Meant for Gods, Nigel can be placated if anyone mentions that something is Chariss’s will. In my life, I can be placated with Duran albums and chocolate.
Your turn! What calms you down?
"Some days, you just want the dragon to win."
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