Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day
suborn \suh-BORN\ (verb)
Meaning: *1 : to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
2 : to induce to commit perjury; also : to obtain (perjured testimony) from a witness
(* Indicates the sense illustrated in the example sentence.)
Example Sentence: "In the first place, a jury could not easily be suborned by any one.' (Theodore Dreiser, The Financier)
Did you know?
The Latin word that gave us 'suborn' in the early part of the 16th century is 'subornare,' which translates literally as 'to secretly furnish or equip.' The 'sub-' that brings the 'secretly' meaning to 'subornare' more commonly means 'under' or 'below,' but it has its stealthy denotation in the etymologies of several other English words, including 'surreptitious' (from 'sub-' and 'rapere,' meaning 'to seize') and the verb 'suspect' (from 'sub-' or 'sus-' and 'specere,' meaning 'to look at'). The 'ornare' of 'subornare' is also at work in the words 'ornate,' 'adorn,' and 'ornament.'
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- The 2010 Newbery Medal winner is "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead, published by Wendy Lamb Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books. Twelve-year-old Miranda encounters shifting friendships, a sudden punch, a strange homeless man and mysterious notes that hint at knowledge of the future. These and other seemingly random events converge in a brilliantly constructed plot.
- 2010 Newberry Honors Book: "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin, published by Little, Brown and Company Books for Young Readers. A rich tapestry of stories, both original and traditional, transports readers to a fantastic world where Dragon joins Minli on a fortune-changing quest.
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- 2010 Newberry Honors Book: "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly, published by Henry Holt and Company. On the eve of the 20th century, 11-year-old Calpurnia awakens to new possibilities, and through her evolving relationship with her naturalist grandfather, learns to think like a scientist. Kelly’s rich, evocative language captures Callie’s distinctive voice and lively observations of the natural world.
- 2010 Newberry Honors Book: "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose, published by Melanie Kroupa Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Hoose reveals the true story of an unsung hero of the Montgomery bus boycott. Hoose’s work stands out for its creative approach to narrative biography. Colvin’s own recollections are merged seamlessly with the narrative voice, providing a uniquely personal view of Colvin and the Civil Rights Movement.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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