1st March

1. Behoove, verb: to be one’s duty or obligation

The teacher looked down at the student and said, “It would behoove you to be in class on time and complete your homework, so that you don’t repeat freshman English for a third straight year”.

2. Cerebral, adjective: involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct

A cerebral analysis of most pop music finds it to be simple and childish, but that ignores the point- the music’s effect on the listener.

3. Aboveboard, adjective: open and honest

The mayor, despite his avuncular face plastered about the city, was hardly aboveboard- some concluded that it was his ingratiating smile that allowed him to engage in corrupt behavior and get away with it.

4. Pithy, adjective: concise and full of meaning

I enjoy reading the Daodejing for its pithy and insightful prose; it always gives me something to think about.

5. Chivalrous, adjective: being attentive to women like an ideal knight

Marco’s chivalrous ways, like opening doors and pulling out chairs, was much appreciated by his date.