Monday, October 17, 2011

Word of the Week #6: Exuberant

Word Count: 112
  1. The Word: Exuberant
  2. Where it was found: Mercury News article ("Harbaugh, 49ers causing quite an uproar") (Click here for link)
  3. Sentence (from which the word was found): Afterward, 49ers head coach Harbaugh was so pumped up by his team's surprising 5-1 record that he gave an especially exuberant postgame handshake to Detroit coach Jim Schwartz -- who became upset and chased after Harbaugh in anger.
  4. Dictionary Definition: (noun) a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes. (Definition found here)
  5. Original Sentence: The bride was hesitant about the layers of tulle surrounding the bottom of her dress because she believed that it added extra weight and made her look heavier.

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