Sunday, July 18, 2010

[Word Powers] Today's Words

Cohere (koh-heer) (verb): To stick together; be united; hold fast.

"I learned to slip back and forth between my black and white worlds, understanding that each possessed its own language and customs and structures of meaning, convinced that with a bit of translation on my part the two worlds would eventually cohere." – Barack Obama

 

Ebullient (ih-buhl-yuh nt) (Adj): Overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited.

The award winner was in an ebullient mood at the dinner in her honor.



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