pulchritude
pul·chri·tude
Pronunciation:
\ˈpəl-krə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin pulchritudin-, pulchritudo, from pulchr-, pulcher beautiful
Date:
15th century
It is a bit odd for someone like me to learn a new word for no apparent reason. I seldom use big words, since I don't see a reason to tire yourself with extra syllables for a similar meaning. This word, maybe I learned it when I was studying for the SATs but who actually remember the horror from the ETS? After watching Akeelah and the Bee, pulchritude is the one word that is stuck in my mind. =) I thought it's nice to write it down.
...Sadly, I think I am coming down with a cold. I really hope not since it's Girls' Night Out this Friday. My friend (ZetteZette) and I have been planning it since the end of last semester. We are going to make it happen! >.
Pronunciation:
\ˈpəl-krə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin pulchritudin-, pulchritudo, from pulchr-, pulcher beautiful
Date:
15th century
It is a bit odd for someone like me to learn a new word for no apparent reason. I seldom use big words, since I don't see a reason to tire yourself with extra syllables for a similar meaning. This word, maybe I learned it when I was studying for the SATs but who actually remember the horror from the ETS? After watching Akeelah and the Bee, pulchritude is the one word that is stuck in my mind. =) I thought it's nice to write it down.
...Sadly, I think I am coming down with a cold. I really hope not since it's Girls' Night Out this Friday. My friend (ZetteZette) and I have been planning it since the end of last semester. We are going to make it happen! >.