Sam Lowery, of Charlestown, Mass., spells his word in the air during round two of the National Spelling Bee, Wednesday, May 30, 2012, in Oxon Hill, Md.
(Evan Vucci - AP)
Sure, maybe we can spell some of the words that were thrown at the 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee contestants, but do we know what they mean? I doubt many of us have incorporated the word “allothogenic” – meaning “formed elsewhere” – into our everyday vocabulary.
No, it’s much more fun to make up the definitions instead. That’s why we’re giving readers a list of words (which, by the way, is composed of actual words that this year’s contestants were asked to spell), to create definitions for.
Choose from:
- Caryatid
- Cicatrize
- Phalarope
- Coulisse
- Jaungler
- Oubliette
- Pouchade
- Sauerbraten
The definitions can be funny, political or whatever you think best represents the word you choose.
Post your made-up definitions in the comment section, and recommend the definitions you like most from other readers. The best, funniest and most recommended will be featured in a later post.
If you’re on Twitter, then include your user handle with your definitions - @washingtonpost will be tweeting favorites throughout the day.
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