Wednesday, October 5, 2011

[Word Powers] Today's Words

Emeritus (ih-mer-i-tuhs)-Adjective

Retired or honorably discharged from active professional duty, but retaining the title of one's office or position

Set to celebrate his 80th birthday on October 7, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has dedicated more than 50 years to fighting social injustice at home and abroad.      

Consort (kon-sawrt) – Noun

1. Music

   A. A group of instrumentalists and singers who perform music, especially old music.

   B. A group of instruments of the same family, as viols, played in concert.

2. A husband or wife; spouse, especially of a reigning monarch.

3. One vessel or ship accompanying another.

Consort music enjoyed considerable popularity at court and in households of the wealthy in the Elizabethan era.




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