New York Times Word of the Day*

apropos · \ˌa-prə-ˈpō, ˈa-prə-ˌ\ · (adj.)

1: being both relevant and opportune
2: (adverb) by way of interjection or further comment : with regard to the present topic

As in: A new project is always a good excuse, er.... an apropos reason for a trip to the quilt store.

*Merriam-Webster

Interesting word. I'm not sure it'll work in my life...I can just visualize a lot of perplexed looks around me! I'll give it a try and see how it goes. LOL

Melita

How's this Melita? With all the snakes in Australia, a mongoose an unsual, but apropos pet! LOL

Today's word is:

conciliate · \kən-ˈsi-lē-ˌāt\ · (verb)

1 : to bring into agreement : RECONCILE
2 : to gain the goodwill or favor of [conciliate the opposition]

I am sure there is a comment in there somewhere about hubby, the checkbook and new bolts of fabric! I'll leave it to your imagination.

Here's a word that describes anyone who doesn't get what quilting is all about! LOL

obtuse · äb-'t(y)üs · (adjective)

1 : not pointed or sharp : BLUNT
2 a : being between 90° and 180° [an obtuse angle] b : having an obtuse angle [an obtuse triangle]
3 : not quick or keen of understanding or feeling

Today's word for the day:

scruple · 'skrü-p&l · (verb)

1 : to have scruples (ethical considerations or principles that inhibit action)

2 : to show reluctance on grounds of conscience : HESITATE

As in: I will need lots of scruples to refain fromtouching the quilts at the show today. I used to make my boys put their hands when we went into the store when they were little. Guess I had better follow my own advice! LOL

musty · \ˈməs-tē\ · (adj.)

1 a: impaired by damp or mildew : MOLDY b : tasting of mold c : smelling of damp and decay : FUSTY
2 a : TRITE, STALE b (1) : ANTIQUATED

As in: What we don't want to happen to our fabric stashes! LOL

speculate · \ˈspe-kyə-ˌlāt\ · (verb)

1 a: to meditate on or ponder a subject : reflect b: to review something idly or casually and often inconclusively
2: to assume a business risk in hope of gain; especially : to buy or sell in expectation of profiting from market fluctuations
transitive verb 1: to take to be true on the basis of insufficient evidence : theorize
2: to be curious or doubtful about : wonder

I do lots of this when looking at fabric at the LQS! hehehehehe