One word from me. Many words from you. In honor of the very ugly job the Browns are doing (though currently winning) this evening, I bring you one of the ten ugliest words in the English language (so says Willard R. Espy, for whatever that's worth). I like the word and don't think it's ugly, but you can decide:

Crepuscular
Pronunciation: \kri-ˈpəs-kyə-lər\
adj 1 : of, relating to, or resembling twilight : dim [crepuscular light] 2 : occurring or active during twilight [crepuscular insects][crepuscular activity]

In an abuse of modly power, those referencing the book Twilight in any way, shape, or form will be coolly disdained (there's not a lot you can do over the internet, alas).

Those referencing bunnies will be given carrot cake, so long as the bunnies don't have a bad ending.

Anything in between is fair game.

...only one day late!

Today's word is...

floccinaucinihilipilification - an act or instance of judging something to be worthless or trivial

Your (extra) challenge is to insert this into dialogue!

Our clare_dragonfly is on vacation or something, so I am hastily filling in for the word prompt. Let's use the Merriam Webster word of the day for it: anathema.

This word has Greek origin and refers to something held in intense, or religious, dislike. Croutons are anathema to me. The chief librarian muttered anathemas towards the couple playing footsie.

Your prompt is to use this word in a short piece, either a poem or flash fiction. Bonus points if you can point this divine hatred towards something ordinarily harmless, something you personally like.

The Words of the Week for the week of July 11, 2007 are chaparral and fontanelle.

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The Word of the Week for the week of Monday, April 2, 2007 is phobia.
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Word prompts! Word prompts! Getcher word prompts here!

The word of the week for the week of Monday, March 12, 2007 is athanaeum.

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Do word prompts! Pleeeaaaaase?

The word of the week for the week of Monday, March 5, 2007 is nemesis.

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Okay, I guess you don't like big things either. Oh well. If you feel like being inspired by past prompts, go right ahead!

The word of the week for the week of Monday, February 26, 2007 is titanic.

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Last week's word, chronology, had no responses. Don't you like time? Maybe you like big things... Getcher past prompts here!

The word of the week for the week of Monday, February 19, 2007 is chronological.

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Last week's word, chimera, had no responses. I guess monsters just aren't as popular as spiders. Of course, past prompts are always at the tag feature: monday word prompt.

The word of the week for the week of Monday, February 12, 2007 is chimera.

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Last week's word, arachnid, had four responses! Yay! And of course, past prompts are always found at the tag feature: monday word prompt.

The word of the week for the week of Monday, February 5, 2006 is arachnid.

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Last week's word, protean, had one response! Yay somerled! Remember, past prompts never expire.

dark_math_girl's response
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nickherdt's response

The word of the week for the week of Monday, January 29, 2007 is protean.

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Don't forget, past prompts can always be found at the tag "feature: monday word prompt"!

somerled's response

The word of the week for the week of Monday, June 22, 2006 is picayune.

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Last week's word, reclaim, had no responses. I'm a little sad about that. But you can always go back and do it later, just like all the other word prompts...

The word of the week for Monday, January 15, 2006 is reclaim.

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Last week's word, malkin, had a response! Go check it out! Don't forget, past word prompts never expire.

sir_montag's response!

The word of the week for the week of Monday, January 8, 2007 is malkin.

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Past prompts can always be found at the tag feature: monday word prompt. And don't forget to critique!

The word of the week for the week of Monday, January 1, 2007 is nascent.

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The last word of the week, agony, had two responses! Check 'em out! And if you're ever in need of a different prompt, all past word prompts are available here--and, as of today, the daily prompt community 600seconds is open again for 2007!

The word of the week for the week of Monday, December 11, 2006 is agony.

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Past prompts have an infinite shelf life and never expire!

The word of the week for the week of Monday, November 6, is dreck.

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The word of the week for the week of Monday, October 23, 2006 is lavender.

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Old prompts, hangin' out, waiting!

The word of the week for the week of Monday, October 2, 2006 is verisimilitude

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The word prompts miss you!

somerled's response

The word of the week for the week of Monday, September 25, 2006 is coelacanth.

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Remember, old prompts never expire!

The word of the week for the week of Monday, August 28 is clinquant.

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The most recent word, retard, had no responses. And I was so proud of it! But wait, you still have a chance! Any of the previous prompts can still be responded to!

The word of the week for the week of Monday, August 7, is retard.

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Last week's word had two responses. Keep up the good work, guys!

The word of the week for the week of Monday, July 31, 2006 is clean.

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Last week's word, hot, was apparently popular, as it had three responses! That makes me happy. Keep up the good word. Don't forget, you can always go back and respond to any past prompt!

rainesque's response
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The word of the week for the week of Monday, July 17, 2006, is hot.

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Last week's word had two responses! Yay! Keep up the good work, guys. And go ahead and check out feature: monday word prompt if you're in the market for some inspiration.

bandie528's response
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