Collecting Big Words

And You will be mine! , originally uploaded by Ceslavs . Word of the Day for Wednesday, April 16, 2008 objurgate \OB-juhr-gayt\, transitive verb : To express strong disapproval of; to criticize severely.   I objurgate the centipede, A bug we do not really need. -- Ogden Nash, "The Centipede" The act about to be objurgated here calls on the Food and Drug Administration to oversee a broad revision of food labeling. -- Daniel Seligman, "Federal Food Follies", Fortune , July 1, 1991 Objurgate comes from the past participle of Latin from objurgare , "to scold, to blame," from ob- , "against" + jurgare , "to dispute, to quarrel, to sue at law," from jus , jur- , "law" + - igare (from agere , "to lead") Dictionary.com Entry and Pronunciation for objurgate

"Impuissance" refers to a state of powerlessness or inability to act effectively, often in a physical, emotional, or social context. It signifies a lack of strength, influence, or authority to accomplish something. Etymology: The term "impuissance" originates from the French word "impuissant," which means "powerless" or "unable." It is derived from the Latin word "im-" (not) and "potentia" (power). Sample Sentences: Despite his desire to help, he felt a sense of impuissance when faced with the enormity of the problem. The company's financial struggles led to a state of impuissance , unable to compete effectively in the market. She experienced a moment of impuissance , realizing she couldn't change the outcome despite her best efforts. The dictator's control left citizens in a state of impuissance , unable to voice their opinions freely. The patient's illness resulted in physical impuissance , restri...