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explore the archives: Vowel-heavy words like today's aeonian look a little bizarre, but they'd be great for getting rid of a vowel-heavy hand of Scrabble letters. Can you recall these others? I've removed only their vowels: Something _p_q__ is not see-through: it's unclear and hard to understand. And something _s_r___s unfairly takes advantage of people by charging them way too much money. make your point with... "AEONIAN" An aeon (or eon) is an extremely long period of time, or an eternity. So, something aeonian (or eonian, or aeonial, or aeonic) lasts for an extremely long time. Pronunciation: ee YO nee un Part of speech: Adjective. (Adjectives are describing words, like "large" or "late." They can be used in two ways: 1. Right before a noun, as in "an aeonian thing." 2. After a linking verb, as in "It was aeonian.") Other forms: The noun is "aeon" or "eon," both pronounced "EE yon." Other adjectives that mean the same thing as "aeonian" are "eonian," "aeonial," and "aeonic." (I'm focusing on "aeonian" because it seems the most common.) How to use it: This is a dramatic word we use for exaggeration. The tone is often negative ("this aeonian annoyance") but can also be positive ("aeonian childhood days"). Occasionally the tone is religious: "aeonian torment," "aeonian life." Talk about aeonian tasks, chores, jobs, activities, journeys, processes, etc.; aeonian qualities, like aeonian beauty or optimism; aeonian geographical features, like aeonian cliffs, mountains, or waterfalls; the aeonian past or future; or aeonian hours, days, seasons, etc. examples: Since discovering a kitty litter that doesn't scatter, I'm so glad to be free from the aeonian task of sweeping it up. If you're wearing the wrong shoes, a day at work can feel aeonian. study it now: Look away from the screen to explain the definition in your own words. You’ll know you understand what "aeonian" means when you can explain it without saying "everlasting" or "termless." try it out: Fill in the blanks: "If I don't _____, then _____ becomes an aeonian process." Example: "If I didn't arrive at least an hour before class, then looking for a parking spot became an aeonian process." before you review: Spend at least 20 seconds occupying your mind with the game below. Then try the review questions. Don’t go straight to the review now—let your working memory empty out first. Our game this month is called One-Word Titles! Rely on your cultural knowledge, your vocabulary, or both as we consider the power and simplicity of one-word titles. We'll recall movies, songs, books, television shows, and musicals with brief, meaningful, well-chosen titles of only one word each. Let's play! From yesterday: The title of this musical with lyrics by Boy George, which debuted in 2002, means "something that society says is unacceptable or not proper." It’s also the one-word title of a Parker Brothers party game in which players try to avoid saying certain words. The title is _____. Answer: Taboo. Try this last one today: The title of this musical by Jonathan Larson, which officially opened in 1996, means both "payment made for the use of a living space" and "a breaking of relations between people." The title is ____. review today's word: 1. The opposite of AEONIAN is A. CONCISE B. FLEETING C. MEASURED 2. With _____, Hilo life is an aeonian summer. A. June and July temperatures in the low 80's B. few seasonal changes in the weather or the trees C. adventure-seeking tourists arriving constantly by plane and cruise ship Answers are below. a final word: To be a sponsor and include your ad in an issue, please contact Liesl at Liesl@HiloTutor.com Disclaimer: Word meanings presented here are expressed in plain language and are limited to common, useful applications only. Readers interested in authoritative and multiple definitions of words are encouraged to check a dictionary. Likewise, word meanings, usage, and pronunciations are limited to American English; these elements may vary across world Englishes. Answers to review questions: 1. B 2. B